Dell Inspiron M5010 Setup Guide download pdf (Page 24)

9. Turn the computer over and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the

hard-drive bay to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board.

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10. Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the new drive from its packaging.

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

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3. Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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4. Align the hard-drive assembly with the connector on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it is fully seated.

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5. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the

hard-drive assembly.

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6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).

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7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

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8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).

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9. Replace memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).

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10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).

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11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

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12. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide.

hard-drive assembly

hard drive

interposer

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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