Replacing 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.Topics:• Procedure• Post-requisitesProcedureNOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.1 Replace the hard-drive covers on the hard drive.2 Connect the hard-drive interposer to the hard-drive assembly.3 Place the hard-drive assembly on the palm-rest assembly.4 Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.5 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly.6 Replace the four screws (M2x4) screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the palm-rest assembly.Post-requisites1 Replace the battery (half-length).2 Replace the base cover.1226 Replacing the hard drive
