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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the 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 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.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

NOTICE: 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.

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, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (for more information see the Dell Technology Guide).

Removing the Hard Drive

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the two screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

3.Slide the hard drive assembly out of the bay.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).

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4.Remove the two screws (one from either side) securing the hard drive cage and bezel to the hard drive.

5.Remove the hard drive bezel.

6.Lift the hard drive cage off the hard drive.

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PP41L specifications

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