Dell Inspiron 3800 - Manual (Page 59)

Adding Parts 59
HINT: You need the
Operating System CD to
install the Windows
operating system. You
also need the
System
Software CD to install the
drivers and utilities on the
new hard drive.
1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
the computer (see page 16).
2 If the computer is docked, undock it (see page 54).
3 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable
and any external devices from the computer.
4 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, protect the drive from
exposure to static electricity by storing it in protective antistatic packaging.
5 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
6 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
7 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard
drive.
bottom of computer
hard drive
screw