Removing The Hard Drive; Installing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual

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Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 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 you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 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 "Before Working Inside Your
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
2 hard drive
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
Owner's Manual.
3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Installing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
1. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
Computer."