Dell Inspiron 4100 Solution Manual page 88

HINT: Dell does not
guarantee compatibility
or provide support for
hard drives from sources
other than Dell.
HINT: You need the
Operating System CD to
®
install the Windows
operating system. You
also need the Drivers and
Utilities CD for your
computer to install the
drivers and utilities on the
new hard drive.
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Re pl a c i n g Par t s
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
1
the computer (see page 24).
Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable
2
and any external devices from the computer.
Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the
3
computer.
Turn the computer over. Remove the hard drive screw(s) with a small
4
screwdriver and place the screw(s) in a safe location.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" on
page 17.
Lift up the hard drive cover until you hear a click.
5
Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
6
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
7
Save the original packaging to use when storing or shipping the hard
drive.
screw
hard drive