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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2Shut down the computer.
3Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
4If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
5Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
6Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
7Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
8Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
9Slide and hold the
10Remove any installed modules.
11Remove the hard drive.
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.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer (see page 28) 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.
Adding and Replacing Parts
