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 Hard Drive

Dell™Latitude™D820ServiceManual

To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Turn the computer upside-down, and remove the two screws that secure the hard drive.

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3. Remove the two screws from the sides of the hard drive bezel and pull the bezel off the hard drive.

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4. Remove the new drive from its packaging.

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

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5. Slide the hard drive bezel that you took off the old hard drive onto the new hard drive and fasten the two screws on the sides of the bezel.

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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.

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

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

standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.

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

NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard

drive.

hard drive screws (2)

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.

screws (2) on sides of hard drive bezel

hard drive bezel

hard drive

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

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