Hard Drive

Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual

Removing the Hard Drive

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 the battery.

NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the hard drive by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off 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.

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.

Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer.
Turn the computer over. Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw from the hard drive door.

Hard Drive Removal

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bottom of computer

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M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1)

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hard drive door

Slide the hard drive straight out of the computer.

Replacing the Hard Drive

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Push the hard drive into the drive bay until it is fully seated in the bay.
Replace the M2.5 x 12-mm screw in the hard drive door.

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