Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

Procedure

1Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

2Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

3Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

4Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the connector to connect the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

5Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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