User`s manual

Alienware Area-51 m5750 Technical Reference
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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
Replacing your original drive with a larger capacity one can increase the hard drive
storage available your use. Your computer uses a 9.5 mm (height), 2.5-inch Serial-ATA
type hard disk.
Be sure to make a backup copy of all your data before attempting this operation.
Warning: A hard drive upgrade is a delicate process. Please observe the following
instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you. Damages due to
mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Warning: Apply care when handling the hard disk.
• Do not drop or subject it to any shock.
• Do not press on the cover.
• Do not touch the connector with your fingertips.
• Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of data. Make a
backup copy of the drive’s content before you remove it.
Note: Certain models that come with the IBM-brand hard drive emit a clattering sound
when it is being rattled. This is a normal condition.