Removing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 5100 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do
not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do
not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the
drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources
other than Dell.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws.
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"Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."