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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,
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 Primary Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).
3Disconnect 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.
4Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive’s circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.
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