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Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual

Hard Drive

Optical Drive

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly

CAUTION: 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 instructions in Before You Begin.

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

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard 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 connector and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

4. Push the tab on the hard-drive assembly and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer.

CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

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hard drive

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data cable

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power cable

 

 

 

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Dell 620s manual Drives, Hard Drive, Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly