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Hard Drive: Dell Vostro 1500 and Inspiron 1520/1521 Service Manual

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Hard Drive

Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual

  Removing the Hard Drive

  Replacing the Hard Drive


NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from sources other than Dell.

Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
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 or in Sleep state.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

  2. Turn the computer over.

  3. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the hard drive.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store the drive in protective antistatic packaging.
  1. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

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hard drive

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M3 x 3-mm screws (4)

  1. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from each side of the hard drive bezel, then pull to separate the bezel from the hard drive.

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hard drive bezel

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M3 x 3-mm screws (2)

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hard drive

 

 


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: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
  1. Slide the hard drive bezel onto the hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.
  1. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated.

  2. Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the hard drive.

  3. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your Owner's Manual).

  4. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual).


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