Hard Drive - Dell Latitude D820 User Manual

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall connector.
3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
5. Remove the battery (see Replacing the
6. Press the power button to ground the system board.
7. Remove any installed ExpressCards or PC Cards (see
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 the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is turned 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.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard
drive.
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Turn the computer upside-down, and remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the chassis.
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NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
Product Information Guide.
3. Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer.
4. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
5. Slide the new hard drive into the bay and into the connector until it is fully seated.
6. Replace the screws.
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