Replacing The Hard Drive; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Inspiron M431R Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hard Drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3 Slide the hard-drive assembly under the tabs on the computer base and place the
hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the side of the computer to connect the
hard-drive assembly to the system board.
5 Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 22.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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