Dell XPS 420 owner manual Removing a Hard Drive, 129

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Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data, back up your files before you begin this procedure

Removing a Hard Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101).

3Disconnect the power and hard drive cables from the drive.

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1 power cable 2 hard drive cable

Removing and Installing Parts

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