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Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement

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In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard-Drive.

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  1. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Turn the Computer: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

    • Turn the computer over.

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  2. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Sliding the Battery: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown.

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  3. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Removing the Battery Pack: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • After the Battery Pack pops up, remove the Battery Pack.

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  4. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Aligning the Battery Pack Tabs: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay.

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  5. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Pushing the Battery Pack: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Push the NEW battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks into place.

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  7. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Loosen the Screws: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

    • WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

    • Loosen the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly.

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  8. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay.

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  9. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.

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  10. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.

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  11. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  12. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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  13. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive in the Bracket: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive in the Bracket: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

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  14. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Replace the Four Screws: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.

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  15. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  16. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Aligning and Tightening the Screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align and tighten the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bay.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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