Dell Inspiron 2650 - Manual (Page 86)

86 Adding and Replacing Parts
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6 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the
computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.
HINT: You need the
Operating System CD to
install the 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.
7 Turn the computer over. Use a small screwdriver to remove the hard
drive screw, and place the screw in a safe location.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging (see page 15).
8 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
9 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
10 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard
drive.
11 Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated in the bay. Press the
hard drive cover down until you hear a click.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you force
the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector.
12 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step 7.
13 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your
computer (see page 74).
screw
hard drive
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