Hard drive(s), Removing a hard drive – Dell XPS M2010 (MXP061, Mid 2006) User Manual
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Hard Drive(s)
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Your computer may contain two hard drives — a primary hard drive and a secondary hard drive. The left hard drive is the primary hard drive (HDD1), and the
right hard drive is the secondary hard drive (HDD2). If you remove a hard drive, you must replace it in the same drive location.
If your computer has two hard drives configured for RAID, and you replace one or both, the new hard drive(s) must be configured for RAID. See "About Your
RAID Configuration" in your Owner's Manual.
Removing a Hard Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
, including removing the system battery.
2.
Turn the computer over and open the display (see
Opening the Display
).
3.
Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the keyboard aside.
4.
Remove the cosmetic covers (see
Removing the Cosmetic Covers
).
5.
Remove the top cover (see
Removing the Top Cover
).
6.
Loosen the four captive screws on each corner of the hard drive bracket.
7.
Lift the hard drive only a few inches, and disconnect the data cable from the system board by pulling up on the black tab.
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 the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return
to 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.
1
primary hard drive (HDD1)
2
secondary hard drive (HDD2)
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.