154 Adding and Replacing Parts8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the powerbutton to ground the system board.9 Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing anExpressCard or Blank" on page 89) and the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see"Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on page 92).Hard DriveCAUTION: 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 you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow thesafety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off YourComputer" on page 151) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the harddrive while the computer is on or in Standby or Sleep mode.NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the harddrive.NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drivesfrom sources other than Dell.NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need toinstall an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see"Restoring Your Operating System" on page 143 and "Reinstalling Drivers andUtilities" on page 139).Removing the Hard Drive1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.2 Turn the computer over and remove the hard drive screws.
