Hard drive – Dell Inspiron 5100 User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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2

Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini

PCI card into the connector until it clicks.

3

Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.

4

Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

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.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer (see page 40) 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.

NOTE: You need the

Operating System CD to install the Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating

system. You also need the

Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer to install the drivers and

utilities on the new hard drive.

Mini PCI card

Mini PCI card connector

antenna cables

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