Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
CAUTION: Do not touch
while the drive is hot.
NOTICE:
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 standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the hard drive, handle the drive with care.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other
than Dell.
NOTE:
If you are installing a hard drive obtained from a source other than Dell, you may need to install an
operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new drive.
1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7.
2 Loosen the two captive screws securing the hard drive cover, then remove the cover and set it
aside.
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the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer
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