Replacing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE: The disk drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not
squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface, and remove the main
battery and secondary battery (if present).
3. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door.
4. Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tab disengages from the door slots in the
bottom case assembly.
5. Carefully pull the drive assembly straight out of the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Push the drive assembly into the hard drive opening on the left side of the computer.
2. Align the drive assembly tabs with the bottom case assembly slots and push down until it clicks
into place.
3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the drive door.
Fixed Optical Drive
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