Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual page 45

1. Follow the instructions in
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Loosen the four captive screws on each corner of the hard drive bracket.
7. Lift the hard drive only a few inches, and disconnect the data cable from the system board by pulling up on the black
tab.
1 primary hard drive (HDD1)
4 pull tab
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Product Information Guide.
8. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that attach the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
9. Pull the strap on the hard drive cable to remove the data cable from the hard drive. Reserve this cable for use with the
new hard drive.
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Cosmetic
Removing the Top Cover).
2 hard drive bracket
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Opening the Display).
Covers).
3 captive screws (4)