Dell Inspiron 14 M4010 Hard Drive Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 14 M4010 Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

8 - 25 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive.

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    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

    • WARNING: 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

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

    • Remove the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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    • Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

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    • Lift the hard-drive assembly away from the system board.

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    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the NEW hard drive and replace the four screws.

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    • Slide and push the hard-drive assembly to connect it to connector on the system board.

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    • Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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