Replacing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive

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housing of the hard drive.
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Information Guide.
NOTICE:
before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode,
or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE:
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other
than Dell.
1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer
(see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 27).
3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
4 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices
from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before proceeding.
5 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to
do so periodically during this procedure.
NOTE:
You need an operating system to install the Microsoft
need to reinstall the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive.
6 Turn the computer over. Use a small screwdriver to loosen the M2.5 x 5-mm screw.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal
Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in the Product
To prevent data loss, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 27)
Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
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Windows operating system. You also
M2.5 x 5-mm screw