Replacing hard drive(s) – Dell Alienware Area-51 ALX (Late 2009) User Manual

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CHAPTER 7: DRIVES

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hard drive

2 hard-drive connector

Replacing Hard Drive(s)

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page

1.

6.

NOTE: See the documentation that shipped with your new hard-drive to

verify that it is configured for your computer.

If you are replacing an SSD:

2.

Replace the SSD in the hard-drive bracket.

a.

Replace the four screws that secure the SSD to the hard-drive bracket.

b.
Slide the new hard-drive into the hard-drive bay and align it with the

3.

hard-drive connector.

Press the hard drive down until it locks into place.

4.

Close the right side-panel.

5.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

6.

them on.

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