Dell Vostro 2510 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 20)

6. Lift the hard drive out of the computer.
1 hard drive
Replacing 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.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the
connector.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure Removing the Hard Drive .
1. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive connector until the drive is fully seated.
2. Replace the hard drive cover aligning the notches.
3. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws to secure the cover.
4. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. For information on reinstalling the operating system, see
the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer on support.dell.com.
5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For information on reinstalling drivers and utilities, see
the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer on support.dell.com.
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