Removing The Hard Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 5584 Service Manual

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If your computer is using a SATA storage device accelerated by Intel Optane memory, disable Intel Optane before removing the SATA
storage device. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane, see
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
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Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery.
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Procedure

1 Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2 Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing the hard drive

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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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Removing the hard drive
Disabling Intel Optane.
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