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Hard Drive: Dell Latitude V710/V740 Service Manual
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Hard Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ V710/V740 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the computer before removing the hard
drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in a power
management mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the
drive.
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.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the
following procedure.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the
computer cover.
2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
3. Turn the computer over. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2.5 x 5-
mm screw from the hard drive door, and place the screw in a safe location.
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