Dell Inspiron M731R (5735, Late 2013) - Manual (Page 26)

26 | Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your
Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3 Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.
4 Using the pull tab, slide the hard-drive assembly towards the connector to connect
the hard-drive assembly to the system board.
5 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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