Removing The Hard Drive; Replacing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 9400 Service Manual

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Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Removing the Hard Drive
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computer.
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standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
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NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
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Product Information Guide.
3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
2. Replace and tighten the screws.
3. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For instructions, see "Restoring Your Operating
System" in the Owner's Manual. Instructions for alternative solutions are available at support.dell.com/pcrt.
4. Reinstall drivers on the new hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the Owner's Manual. Instructions for alternative
solutions are available at support.dell.com/pcrt.
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If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
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
Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
Before Working Inside Your
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
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