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Replacing Drives
Dell™Inspiron™518/519ServiceManual
Replacing a Hard Drive
Replacing a CD/DVD Drive
Replacing a Media Card Reader
Removing the FlexBay Break-Away Metal Plate
Replacing the Drive Panel Insert
Replacing a Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch media card reader is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You
can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
