Hard drive: dell vostro 2510
service manual, Hard drive, Removing the hard drive – Dell Vostro 2510 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Hard Drive
Dell™ Vostro™ 2510
Service Manual
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.
Removing the Hard Drive
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer
while the drive is hot.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive
while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
NOTICE:
Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Before Working on Your Computer
2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the hard-drive compartment cover.
4. Remove the cover and set it aside.
1 hard drive cover 2 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2)
NOTICE:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store the drive in protective antistatic packaging.
5. Pull the mylar tab to release the hard drive.