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Dismantling the hard drive – Dell Latitude D420 User Manual

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5.

Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the computer.

 

Dismantling the Hard Drive

 

1.

Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.

 

2.

Use a hard drive tool to carefully pry up the ZIF connector that holds the hard drive cable, and remove the cable.

NOTICE:

When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the

Product Information Guide.

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pull-tab

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hard drive cable

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hard drive

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system board connector

 

 

 

 

NOTICE:

The replacement hard drive ships with the protective cover and the hard drive cable. Only a certified service technician should dismantle the

hard drive. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

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protective cover

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hard drive