Installing The Hard Drive - Dell P46E Service Manual

Steps
1. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the three screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly.
5. Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

Installing the hard drive

Prerequisites
NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 3-cell, 56 WHr battery.
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
36 Removing and installing components