Chapter 13: Replacing The Hard Drive; Procedure - Dell Alienware m17 Service Manual

Enable Intel Optane after replacing the SATA storage. For more information about enabling the Intel Optane, see
Optane.
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside 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.

Procedure

NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
2. Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive and align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
3. Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
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Replacing the hard drive
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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Enabling Intel
After
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