Hard Drive: Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manualfile:///C|/Users/santhosh_v.ASIA-PACIFIC/Desktop/Hawke/New%20folder/hdd0.htm[2/21/2014 11:33:41 AM]NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodicallytouching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive.NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure when sliding the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result indamage to the connector.3. Place the new hard drive into the bay, then slide it away from the screw holes into the connector until it is fullyseated.4. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screws.5. Install the operating system for your computer, if necessary (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in yourOwner's Manual).6. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in yourOwner's Manual).Returning a Hard Drive to DellReturn your hard drive to Dell in the replacement drive's foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damagedin transit.NOTE: The hard drive should be inserted in the replacement drive's antistatic bag before being placed in thefoam packaging.1 hard drive (in antistatic bag) 2 foam packagingBack to Contents Page