Dell Latitude CPx J - Manual (Page 22)

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Latitude™ CPx H-Series/J-
Series User's Guide
Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive
Preparing to Remove or Install Memory Modules
Removing or Installing Memory Modules
Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before you remove the hard-disk drive. Do
not remove the hard-disk drive if the computer is in suspend mode or if the drive access indicator is
lit. Removing the drive under these conditions will lead to loss of data.
To install a primary hard-disk drive, perform the following steps:
1. Save any open files, turn off the computer, and remove any installed batteries.
2. Remove the hard-disk drive from the drive bay.
Close the display and turn the computer over. Using a small Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the
screw (see Figure 1) that holds the drive carrier in the drive bay. Save the screw for use later in this
procedure.
Figure 1. Removing a Hard-Disk Drive
3. Gently pull the drive carrier out of the drive bay.
When the hard-disk drive is not in the computer, protect the drive from exposure to static
electricity. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your System Information Guide for
more information.
4. Remove the new hard-disk drive from its packaging.