Replacing drives, Replacing a hard drive – Dell Vostro A180 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Replacing Drives
Dell™ Vostro™ A100/A180 Service Manual
Replacing a Hard Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
4.
Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.
5.
Slide the drive out, away from the front of the computer.
6.
If you are replacing the drive or installing a new one, check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
7.
Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
8.
Align the four screw holes in the hard drive with the screw holes in the hard drive bay.
9.
Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
10.
Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
The system does not support IDE devices.
NOTICE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTE:
If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You
can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
NOTICE:
Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.
1
screws (4)
2
hard drive
3
system board connector
4
serial ATA data cable
5
power cable