Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is warm, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is 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.

To remove the hard drive in the hard drive bay:

Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" to remove the battery and prepare the computer for work.
Turn the computer over, and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective, antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your System Information Guide.

1
M3 x 3-mm screws (2)
2864D

2
hard drive
See Mini RSL

Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Installing the Hard Drive

Remove the new drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
Replace and tighten the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer.
Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer.

Removing the Interposer

Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" to remove the battery and prepare the computer for work.
Remove the hard drive.
Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the side of the hard drive, and remove the hard drive carrier.

1
M3 x 3-mm screws (2)
2864D

2
hard drive carrier
7X499

Carefully remove the interposer by pulling it straight off the hard drive.

1
interposer
8267R

Replacing the Interposer

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Attach the hard drive carrier to the new hard drive, and replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
Carefully attach the interposer from the old hard drive by pushing it straight onto the hard drive. Ensure that the pins are oriented correctly. When the interposer is attached correctly, four extra pins are on one side.

1
interposer
8267R

Install the hard drive.

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