Dell Inspiron 8000 - Manual (Page 58)

58 Adding Parts
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HINT: You need the
Operating System CD to
install the Windows
operating system. You
also need the
Drivers and
Utilities CD to install the
drivers and utilities on the
new hard drive.
1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
the computer (see page 16).
2 Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable
and any external devices from the computer.
3 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screw.
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.
bottom of computer
hard drive
screw