Specifications

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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer.
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3. Disconnect any network cables from the computer.
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4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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5. Remove the battery. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
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6. Press the power button to ground the system board.
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7. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
Hard Drive
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Your computer can accommodate up to two hard drives. The hard drives are installed in trays labeled 0 and 1 in the hard drive cage and the cage is installed
in the hard drive bay. To replace a hard drive or install a second one, you must first remove the hard drive cage from the hard drive bay.
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Removing the Hard Drive Cage
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on the hard drive cover, and then remove the cover.
NOTICE: Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are
disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to
avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: 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).
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you service the computer.
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battery-bay latch release
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battery
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, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Harddrivesareextremelyfragile;evenaslightbumpcandamagethedrive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.