Chapter 14: Replacing The Hard Drive; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
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working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
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Procedure

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Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive (HDD1).
2. Replace the four screws (#6-32x3.6) that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
3. Place the hard-drive assembly (HDD1) in the chassis.
4. Replace the screw (#6-32x6) that secures the hard-drive assembly (HDD1) to the chassis.
5. Connect the power cable and data cable to the hard drive (HDD1).
NOTE: Repeat step 2 to step 5 to replace any other hard drives (HDD2 and HDD3) installed in your computer.
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