Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive; Hard Drive Removal - Dell Latitude C510 Service Manual

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
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Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and
remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not
squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.
NOTICE: Read
procedure.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not
remove the hard drive while the computer is running, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
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.
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.

Hard Drive Removal

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"Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following