Dell D420 Dismantling the Hard Drive

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5. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the computer.
Dismantling the Hard Drive
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1. Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.
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2. Use a hard drive tool to carefully pry up the ZIF connector that holds the hard drive cable, and remove the cable.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
Product Information Guide.
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pull-tab
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hard drive cable
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hard drive
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system board connector
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NOTICE: The replacement hard drive ships with the protective cover and the hard drive cable. Only a certified service technician should dismantle the
hard drive. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
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protective cover
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hard drive