Dell Latitude C400 - Manual (Page 16)

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Hard Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove the battery.
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 on, in standby mode or in hibernate mode.
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.
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw from the hard drive door.
Hard Drive Removal
1 bottom of computer
2 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1)
3 hard drive door