Removing The Hard Drive - Dell SmartStep 200N Replacement Manual

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Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when
do not touch
the drive is hot,
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down the computer before removing the
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in a
power management mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage
the drive.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the
the following procedure.
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
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computer cover.
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
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the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Turn the computer over and remove the optical drive from the module
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bay.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not installed in the computer, store it in
protective antistatic packaging.
the metal housing of the hard drive.
Computer" before performing