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Hard Drive
Dell™Inspiron™One19ServiceManual
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the I/O cover (see Removing the I/O Cover).
3. Remove the computer stand (see Removing the Computer Stand).
4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
5. Remove the decorative cover (see Removing the Decorative Cover).
6. Remove the speaker cover (see Removing the Speaker Cover).
7. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
8. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
9. Remove the aluminum foil tapes that secure the hard drive.
10. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
11. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the connector on the hard drive.
12. Lift the hard drive out of the chassis.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Align the screws holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the chassis. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive.
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
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).