Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 16)

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CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE
Hard Drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety
best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage
at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer,
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer,
disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and
remove any other external cables from the computer.
WARNING: 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see “Turning
Off Your Computer” on page 7) before removing the hard drive. Do not
remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when
handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a
wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the
main battery (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11) before
working inside the computer.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard
drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or
Alienware, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities
on the new hard drive.