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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 6000 Service Manual

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Hard Drive

Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Removing the Hard Drive

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 perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

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, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

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

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

Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
Turn the computer over and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.

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M3 x 3-mm screws (2)

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hard drive

NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Product Information Guide.

Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive

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

Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
Replace and tighten the screws.
If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and device drivers for your computer.

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

NOTE: The old hard drive should be inserted in the replacement drive's anti-static bag before packing in foam.

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.

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hard drive

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foam packaging

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