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Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ C540/C640 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and then shut down the computer.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the

hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive

while the computer is running, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal

housing of the hard drive.

2. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.

1 bottom of computer

2 M3 x 5-mm screw

3 hard drive door

4. Lift the hard drive door until you hear a click.

5. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

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