Dell Inspiron 8100 Solution Manual page 63

bottom of computer
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.
Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
4
Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
5
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
6
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard
drive.
NOTICE:
Do not force the drive into the computer. If you experience some
resistance, use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place.
Slide the new drive into the computer:
7
Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
a
Push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay.
b
Press the hard drive cover down.
c
Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 3.
8
Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page 45).
9
Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page 44).
10
hard drive
screw
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