Dell Inspiron 580s Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageDrivesDell™ Inspiron™ 580s Service ManualHard DriveMedia Card ReaderOptical DriveHard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).3. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket).4. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the hard drive.5. Pull the securing tab up and slide the hard drive out and up.6. Replace the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket).WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)removed.CAUTION: 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.CAUTION: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You can use thedata cable to install a hard drive later.1 securing tab 2 power cable 3 data cable4 hard drive 5 shoulder screws (4)