Removing The Hard Drive; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 22 3263 Service Manual

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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

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the stand.
2. Remove the back cover.
Procedure
1. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive.
2. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the display-assembly base.
3. Slide the hard-drive assembly until the securing tabs are released from the slots on the display-assembly base.
4. Lift the hard-drive assembly off the display-assembly base.
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Removing the hard drive

Removing the hard drive
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