Replacing the hard drive – Dell Inspiron 8200 User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to

your computer and an electrical outlet.

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Turn on the computer.

As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically
updates the system configuration information.

Replacing the Hard Drive

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see page 42) 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.

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.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

instructions on page 9.

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