Preparing To Work Inside The Computer; Replacing A Primary Hard Drive - Dell Precision M40 User Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's Guide

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Replacing a Primary Hard Drive

Removing or Installing Memory Modules
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
NOTE: If necessary, print these instructions for reference before proceeding.
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps.
NOTICE: Failure to perform the following steps could result in damage to the computer.
1. Save any work in progress and close all open application programs.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached devices.
NOTE: Make sure that the computer is turned off and not in hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer
operating system, press the power button until the computer turns off.
3. If the computer is docked, undock the computer.
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also
disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second battery (if installed) before you
service the computer.
4. Remove the power cable.
5. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
6. Remove any installed PC
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
7. Remove any installed batteries.
8. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the input/output (I/O) panel on the back of the computer.
While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm components.
Replacing a Primary Hard Drive
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before you remove the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive if the
computer is in suspend mode or if the
1. Complete the tasks as described in
2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
CAUTION: The primary hard drive may be hot to the touch under extreme environmental conditions. If the drive is hot, allow it
to cool before you replace it.
3. Remove the drive. Use a small Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the drive door screw. Save the screw for use later in this procedure.
When the hard drive is not in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to static electricity. See
Discharge" for more information.
Cards.
light is on. Removing the drive under these conditions will lead to loss of data.
"Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
"Protecting Against Electrostatic