Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

Procedure

1Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

2Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

3Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

4Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base.

5Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the system-board connector.

6Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 20.

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

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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Dell 17R-5720, 17R-7720 owner manual Replacing the Hard Drives