Dell 4100 Replacing the Hard Drive, do not touch, 2M3 x 5-mmscrew, 3hard drive door, 1bottom of computer, Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is running, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

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.

2.Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.3.Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.1bottom of computer2M3 x 5-mm screw3hard drive door4.Lift up the hard drive door until you hear a click.5.Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive

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