Replacing drives, Replacing the hard drive – Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Replacing Drives
Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 Service Manual
Replacing the Media Card Reader
Replacing the FlexDock Drive Insert
Replacing the Hard Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
4.
Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.
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.
NOTE:
The system board does not support IDE devices.
NOTE:
The 3.5-inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
CAUTION:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTE:
If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You
can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
1
hard drive
2
screws (2)
3
system board connector
4
power cable
5
data cable
CAUTION:
Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.