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Drive(s) – Dell Alienware Aurora (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S)

Drive(s)

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including

computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).

WARNING: 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on

your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see “Turning

Off Your Computer” on page 7) before removing the hard drive. Do not

remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.

CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling

the hard drive.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a

wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard

drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware.

NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or

Alienware, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on

the new hard drive.