Dell Inspiron 2500 - Manual (Page 73)

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NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, protect the drive from
exposure to static electricity by storing it in protective antistatic packaging.
4 Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
5 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
6 Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard
drive.
NOTICE: Do not force the drive into the computer. If you experience some
resistance, use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place.
7 Slide the new drive into the computer:
a Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
b Push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay.
c Press the hard drive cover down.
8 Replace and tighten the screw you removed in step3.
9 Install the Dell-provided operating system (see page60).
10 Install the Dell-provided drivers and utilities (see page50).
bottom of computer
hard drive
screw