
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 89) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is 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, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144.
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 89.
2Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws.
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