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- Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Components: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Color Insert Cover: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Bluetooth™ Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Fan: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Docking Doors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Video Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Board: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Speakers: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Base Latch: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
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Hard Drive
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
CAUTION: 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: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the
hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby
mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the
drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives
from sources other than Dell.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the
M3 x 3-mm screw.
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