Replacing The Hard Drive - Dell Vostro 1500 Owner's Manual

1 hard drive bezel
3 hard drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

1 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE:
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
2 Slide the hard drive bezel that you took off the old hard drive onto the new
hard drive, and fasten the two hard-drive bezel screws.
3 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is fully seated.
4 Replace and tighten the hard drive screws.
5 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring
your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on page 150).
6 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146).
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use
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2 hard-drive bezel screws (2)
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