If you have installed a replacement hard drive:
9. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
10. Press the power button to turn the computer on.
11. Reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For instructions, see "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Owner's Manual.
12. Reinstall drivers on the new hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the Owner's Manual.
13. If the original hard drive had RAID configured, configure RAID on the new hard drive. See "About Your RAID Configuration" in your Owner's Manual.
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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Opening the
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