Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive | Dell D420 specification

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall connector.

3.Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.

4.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.

5.Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

6.Press the power button to ground the system board.

Hard Drive

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.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.

NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system (see Restoring Your Operating System) and drivers (see Drivers) on the new hard drive.

NOTE: Since this computer does not have an optical drive, you will need to use the Media Base (sold separately) to install any software on this computer.

Removing the Hard Drive

To remove the hard drive:

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

NOTE: Before you remove the hard drive, ensure that you removed the main battery.

2.Turn the computer upside down, and loosen the two captive screws on the metal bracket that holds the hard drive.

3.Holding the bracket by the sides, slide it toward the back of the computer to dislodge the bracket from underneath the two metal clips.

4.Remove the metal bracket from the hard drive and lay the bracket aside.

1	captive screws (2)	2	metal bracket	3	hard drive
4	metal clips (2)

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Dell D420 specifications Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive

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Dell Latitude D420 Users Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Front View About Your ComputerDevice status lights Fingerprint reader optional Keyboard and network status lights Left View Audio connectorsRight View USB connectors Modem connector RJ-11Network connector RJ-45 Video connector Bottom View Back to Contents Cleaning Your Computer Appendix FCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Class B Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Conserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Hibernate Mode Storing a Battery Using Cards Installing a PC Card or 34-mm ExpressCardCard Types Card Blanks Installing a PC Card Installing a Smart Card or Secure Digital SD CardInstalling a 34-mm Express Card Removing a PC Card, 34-mm Express Card, or Blank Back to Contents Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Finding Information What Are You Looking For? 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