Replacing The Hard Drive; Returning A Hard Drive To Dell - Dell 1526 - Inspiron - Laptop Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive

1 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE:
Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
2 Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
3 Replace and tighten the two screws.
4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring
Your Operating System" on page 128).
5 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125).

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam
packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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1
foam packaging
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2 hard drive
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