Dell Inspiron 13z (5323, Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 55)

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22 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 You Begin" on page 9.
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 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the
hard drive.
3 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
4 Connect the hard-drive cable connector to the hard-drive assembly.
5 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the
computer base.
6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33.
2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 29.
3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 25.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 19.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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