Replacing The Hard Drive - Dell Vostro 1710 Service Manual

1 screw attached to metal tab (1)
3 screws attached to metal base (2) 4 hard drive cable
5 hard drive
6. Disconnect the hard drive cable connector from the motherboard.
NOTE: The hard drive cable connects to the hard drive on one end and to the motherboard on the other. The
connection to the hard drive may remain intact when lifting the hard drive from the computer. Be sure to disconnect
the hard drive cable connector from the motherboard before removing the hard drive.
7. Pull the mylar tab to release the hard drive.
8. Lift the hard drive and the hard drive cable out of the computer. You may find it easier to lift the hard drive starting
from the side located opposite from the hard drive's connection to the hard drive cable.

Replacing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that
shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in
damage to the connector.
This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure
1. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive to its metal base.
2. Make sure the hard drive is attached to the hard drive cable.
3. Reseat the hard drive and its metal base into the hard drive compartment.
4. Connect the hard drive cable connector to the motherboard.
5. Replace the screw from the metal tab located near the hard drive cable.
6. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive to the base of the computer.
2 hard drive cable connector
Removing the Hard Drive.