Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
Removing 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 instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer 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.
1.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2.Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x