Replacing The Hard Drive(S); Procedure; Postrequisites - Alienware 18 P19E Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
For drive configurations supported on your computer, see Specifications at
dell.com/support/manuals.

Procedure

1 Place the primary hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
2 If applicable, slide the secondary hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
3 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
4 If applicable, replace the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard-
drive bracket.
5 Connect the interposer to the hard drives.
6 Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.
7 Tighten the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
8 Connect the hard-drive cable to its connector on the system board.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 17.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
4 Install the operating system for your computer, if needed.
5 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, if needed.
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety
UPMIDIAS