Dell laptop computer: How to remove the hard drive

This is an universal drive removal insturction for all Dell notebook computers, including Inspiron, Latitude, and Smartstep models.

Make sure your computer is turned off and battery removed.

Turn the computer over, and keep the front of machine towards you.

First you must locate, and remove the drive retaining screw, which should be located on the bottom, or side of the notebook. If you have difficulty locating your notebook hard drive, refer to your notebook documentation for further assistance.

Pull the hard drive out of the computer. There is usually a pull tab, or handle to remove
the drive. A small flat headed screw driver might also be needed to ease the drive out.

Remove the bracket and connector from the drive Once the drive is removed, the drive bracket must be removed from the original drive. To do this use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all the necessary screws.

Typically, the hard drive will be attached to a bracket by 4 screws. An example is given pictue. Pull the drive free from the bracket.

If there is a connector bar, make sure to carefully remove it as well.

After you are done with the hard drive removal you may proceed to placing the data recovery order.

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When you get your shipping order printed out, enclose it in the package along with the hard drive and ship it out.

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