Dell Latitude 131L Service Manual page 8

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ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/
Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hard drive (see
3. Remove the optical drive (see
4. Remove the hinge cover (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the display assembly (see
7. Remove the palm rest (see
8. Remove the six M2.5x 5-mm screws from the ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6)
9. Remove the assembly from the system board.
Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
1. At a 45-degree angle, insert the end of the ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly into its access hole on the side of the computer base.
2. Lower the assembly aligning the screw holes on the assembly with the holes on the system board.
3. Replace the six M2.5x 5-mm screws from the assembly.
Begin.
Removing the Hard Drive).
Removing an Optical Drive).
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the