Hard drive, Removing the hard drive – Dell Studio XPS M1340 (Mid 2010) User Manual
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Hard Drive
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
3.
Remove the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.
4.
Pull the blue pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board connector.
5.
Lift the hard drive out of the computer base.
6.
Pull the interposer to detach it from the hard drive.
CAUTION:
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:
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.
NOTICE:
To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see
Turning Off Your Computer
) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard
drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
NOTICE:
Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working
inside the computer.
NOTE:
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE:
If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard
drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).
NOTICE:
When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"
in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).
1
blue pull-tab
2
screws (4)
3
hard drive assembly