Dell Studio 1557 Service Manual

Also see for Studio 1557: User guide Setup guide

Replacing the Hard Drive1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket tothe hard drive.3. Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base.4. Slide in the hard drive assembly to connect it to the hard drive connector on the system board.5. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base.6. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).7. Install the operating system and drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide).Back to Contents Page1 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracketCAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting AgainstElectrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer.CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so mayresult in damage to the computer.CAUTION: Do not follow the operating system installation process if the hard drive is a Factory-Imaged Hard Drive (FIHD). The operating systemis already installed in the FIHD.