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Hard Drive

Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m Service Manual

  Replacing the Hard Drive

  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Replacing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Before Working Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom case.
   
   

NOTE: Rubber grommets secure each screw to the hard drive so that you do not need to completely remove the screws.

1	captive screws (3)
2	hard drive cover

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide.

3. Loosen the two captive screws on the hard drive securing bracket and remove the bracket.
   
   
4. Pull the hard drive out of the computer using the pull tab.
   
   

1	hard drive securing bracket
2	pull tab
3	hard drive

5. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
   
   

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

6. Insert the new drive at a 45-degree angle and rotate the drive into place.
   
   

7. Press on the connector until the drive is fully seated.
   
   

8. Replace the hard drive securing bracket and tighten the two captive screws.
   
   
9. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the three captive screws.
   
   
10. Install the operating system for your computer.
    
    
11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer.
    
    

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.

1	foam packaging
2	hard drive

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