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Hard Drive: Dell Vostro 1700 and Inspiron 1720/1721 Service Manual

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Hard Drive

Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual

Removing a Hard Drive

Replacing a Hard Drive

Depending on the configuration you ordered, your computer may have two hard drives, a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive.

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

Removing a Hard Drive

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

CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot.

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

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Turn the computer over.
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard drive cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.


1	captive screws (2)	2	hard drive cover

Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the hard drive.

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store the drive in protective antistatic packaging.

Using the pull tab on the hard drive, pull the hard drive out of the hard drive bay.


1	secondary hard drive bay	2	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3)
3	primary hard drive	4	pull tab

Replacing a Hard Drive

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

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Turn the computer over.
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard drive cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

NOTICE: If only one hard drive is installed, or is being installed, ensure that the drive is installed in the primary hard drive bay. Install an optional second hard drive in the secondary hard drive bay.

Place the hard drive into the appropriate hard drive bay, and then press down to fully seat it in its connector.
Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the hard drive.
Replace the hard drive cover, and then tighten the screws.
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your Owner's Manual).
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual).

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