Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - Dell Latitude C540 Service Manual

Hard Drive: Dell Latitude C540/C640 Service Manual
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Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ C540/C640 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down the
computer.
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.
CAUTION:
drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
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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