Replacing The Hard Drive; Returning A Hard Drive To Dell - Dell Vostro 1400 Owner's Manual

6 Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
7 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.

Replacing the Hard Drive

1 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE:
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
2 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
3 Replace the two hard-drive bracket screws to secure the hard drive to the
hard drive bracket.
4 Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay by aligning the tabs on
the hard drive assembly with the slots in the bay and pressing the
connector end down.
5 Replace the hard drive door and tighten the screws.
6 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring
Your Microsoft
7 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149).

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam
packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use
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Windows Vista™ Operating System" on page 153).