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Replacing Drives

Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual

Replacing a Hard Drive

Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

Replacing a Media Card Reader

Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate

Replacing the Drive Panel Insert

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices.

NOTE: The 3.5-inch media card reader is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.

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hard drive

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optional hard drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

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media card reader

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optional CD or DVD drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CD or DVD drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing a Hard Drive

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

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Dell 518 manual Replacing Drives, Replacing a Hard Drive