DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100
NOTICE: 
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 up the hard drive door until you hear a click. 
5.  Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 
Replacing the Hard Drive 
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