Removing The Hard Drive; Replacing The Hard Drive; Fixed Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

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Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty.
Hard Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the case), and avoid dropping it.
1 bottom of computer
2 M3 x 5-mm screw
3 hard drive door

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw.
3. Pull the hard drive out.

Replacing the Hard Drive

1. Push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer case.
2. Push down on the drive until it snaps into place.
3. Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door.

Fixed Optical Drive

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
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