Removing the hard driveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1 Remove the base cover.2 Remove the battery (half-length).ProcedureNOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive cage to the palm-rest assembly.2 Lift the hard-drive cage off the hard-drive assembly.11Removing the hard drive 23
