Replacing The Hard Drive; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 15 Service Manual

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
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your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
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Procedure

NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Replace the hard-drive covers on the hard drive.
2 Connect the hard-drive interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
3 Place the hard-drive assembly on the palm-rest assembly.
4 Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.
5 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly.
6 Replace the four screws (M2x4) screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the palm-rest assembly.
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Post-requisites

1 Replace the battery (half-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
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