Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
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Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby
mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the
drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives
from sources other than Dell.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws.
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