Lift the hard drive cover until you feel a click | Dell PP01X

To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:

1Make sure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

2Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 42).

3If the computer is docked, undock it.

4Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

5Wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.

6Remove any installed PC Cards, batteries, and devices.

Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

7Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.

8Turn the computer over. Use a small screwdriver to remove the hard drive screw(s), and place the screw(s) in a safe location.

bottom of computer

hard drive

screw

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on page 15.

9Lift the hard drive cover until you feel a click.

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

HINT: You need the Operating System CD to install the Windows® operating system. You also need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive.

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Dell PP01X owner manual Lift the hard drive cover until you feel a click

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and Cautions Contents Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnecting a Television to the Computer Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesModem and Internet Connection Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPViewing the System Setup Screens 119 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 148 Contents 155 153 General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air Travel When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Ergonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Turning Off the Computer About the Module Bay Setting Up and Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up and Using Your Computer Left Side View VI D E O TV- OU T CO N N E C T O R NE T W O R K CO N N E C T O R Right Side View Infrared sensor Back View PS/2 connector Docking connector PS/2 CO N N E C T O R Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Modem cover Docking device latch Bottom View Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on the computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Your ISP Setting Up Your Internet Connection Copying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Bottom of computer Device Latch release Dell AccessDirect Buttons Using the Keyboard and Touch PadSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Reprogramming the Buttons Button Functions Numeric keypad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Power ManagementSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Video and Digital Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Digital Audio Nvidia Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Using S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Click the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby Headphone Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Power Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesLine Conditioners Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet Solving Problems Finding Solutions Solving Problems Power Problems Accessing Help Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power Considerations Start-Up Error MessagesAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Docking While the Computer Is Running If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive Drive Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start If the CD-RW drive stops writing Error Messages Network Problems Click the Change or Remove Program icon Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical Problems Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using the System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Windows XP Starting Windows XP Setup Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Solving Problems 101 Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software102 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Lift the hard drive cover until you feel a click Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix 113 Audio Video114 Appendix Keyboard DisplayAppendix 115 Touch Pad BatteryTrack Stick 116 Appendix Physical AC AdapterAppendix 117 118 Appendix Environmental Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Screens Appendix 119 120 Appendix Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence Changing Printer Modes Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyChanging COM Ports Appendix 121 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals122 Appendix Appendix 123 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Anguilla Contacting DellAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Australia SydneyBahamas Barbados Bolivia BermudaBrazil British Virgin Islands Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Dominica Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominican Republic Ecuador Home and Small Business France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com India Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 130 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