Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 8. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling thehard drive.Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on thehard drive.2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.3 Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.4 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on thepalm-rest assembly.5 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly.6 Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.Postrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 22.2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Base Cover" onpage 14.Replacing the Hard Drive | 29
