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 Hard Drive
Dell™Inspiron™700m/710mServiceManual
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Remove the battery.
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2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom case.
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3. Loosen the two captive screws on the hard-drive securing bracket and remove the bracket.
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4. Pull the hard drive out of the computer using the pull tab.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Before Working Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure.
NOTE: Rubber grommets secure each screw to the hard drive so that you do not need to completely remove the screws.
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captive screws (3)
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hard drive cover
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.