Dell Inspiron 4150 - Manual (Page 22)

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Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.
4. Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click.
5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the bay.
2. Press the hard drive door down.
3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.
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CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid
dropping it.
NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is running, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
1 bottom of computer
2 M3 x 5-mm screw
3 hard drive door
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the
connector.