Dell Inspiron M431R (5435, Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 25)

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Removing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
in Sleep or On state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.
2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 21.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
2 Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the side of the computer to disconnect the
hard-drive assembly from the system board.
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