Adding and Replacing Parts 135
Replacing the Hard Drive
1
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
2
Slide the hard drive into the bay.
3
Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive.
4
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring
Your Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
Operating System" on page124).
5
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page121).
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam
packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
1 foam packaging 2 hard drive
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