Replacing a hard drive – Dell XPS M2010 (MXP061, Mid 2006) User Manual
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1 hard drive
2 M3 x 3-mm screws (4)
3 hard drive brackets (2)
4 hard drive cable connector
Replacing a Hard Drive
1. Attach the new hard drive to the brackets using four M3 x 3-mm screws.
2. Connect the data cable to the new hard drive.
3. Connect the hard drive cable to the appropriate connector on the system board (JHDD1 for primary; JHDD2 for
secondary).
4. Align the captive screws in each corner of the hard drive with the holes in the frame and tighten the screws.
5. Replace the top cover (see
6. Replace the cosmetic covers (see
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the keyboard, ensure that you attach the keyboard securely before moving the
computer.
7. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see
8. Turn the computer upside down and replace the system battery (see
If you have installed a replacement hard drive:
9. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
).
10. Press the power button to turn the computer on.
11. Reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. For instructions, see "Restoring Your Operating System" in the
Owner's Manual.
12. Reinstall drivers on the new hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the Owner's Manual.
13. If the original hard drive had RAID configured, configure RAID on the new hard drive. See "About Your RAID
Configuration" in your Owner's Manual.