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Hard Drive

Dell Precision™ M6400 Service Manual

  Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)

  Replacing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)

  Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)

  Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)

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

Removing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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 Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover).
   
   
3. Loosen the two captive screws on the HDD1 carrier, and remove the carrier.
   
   
4. Push in, then pull up on the safety loop to remove the cover.
   
   

5. Use the pull tab to disconnect the HDD1 from the connector on the system board, and remove the HDD1 from the computer.
   
   

6. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the pull tab to the HDD1.
   
   
7. Set the pull tab aside to use with the replacement HDD1.
   
   

Replacing the Primary Hard Drive (HDD1)

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

1. Attach the pull tab you removed in step 7 of the removal procedure to the new HDD1.
   
   
2. Place the HDD1 in the computer, and slide the HDD1 into the connector on the system board.
   
   
3. Replace the cover on the HDD1 and tighten the two captive screws.
   
   
4. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover).
   
   
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
   
   
6. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com.
   
   

Removing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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.

NOTE: The secondary hard drive is optional. If you did not order a secondary hard drive, the carrier will contain an interposer board.

1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the base assembly cover (see Removing the Base Assembly Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the carrier to the computer.
   
   
4. Pull up on the pull tab to remove the carrier.
   
   

5. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the carrier to the HDD2.
   
   
6. Remove the carrier from the HDD2. If your computer does not have an HDD2, remove the hard drive place-holder from the carrier.
   
   
7. Remove the interposer from the HDD2 or the place-holder, and set the interposer aside.
   
   

Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive (HDD2)

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

1. Connect the interposer you removed in step 7 of the removal procedure to the new HDD2.
   
   
2. Snap the carrier onto the HDD2 ensuring the two fit securely together.
   
   
3. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the HDD2 to the carrier.
   
   
4. Slide the posts on the carrier into the slots on the base assembly, then lower the HDD2 into place.
   
   
5. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the HDD2 to the computer.
   
   
6. Replace the base assembly cover (see Replacing the Base Assembly Cover).
   
   
7. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
   
   
8. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer at support.dell.com.
   
   

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