Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 4150
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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION:
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its
edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.
NOTICE: Read
following procedure.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is running, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
computer.
2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive
door.
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