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 Drives

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Media Card Reader

Replacing the Media Card Reader

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Removing the Hard Drive

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

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3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.

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4. Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.

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5. Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer.

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.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: 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 connector and set it

aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

data cable

power cable