Replacing The Hard Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your
computer, follow the instructions in
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
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CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3 Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.
4 Slide and connect the hard-drive assembly to the system board.
5 Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the base
2 Replace the battery.
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