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Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement

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

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  1. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard-Drive Cable: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • Disconnect the hard-drive cable from its connector on the system board.

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  2. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Loosen the Screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Loosen the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  3. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  4. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drives.

    • NOTE: Your computer supports up to three drives.

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  5. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard drive(s) to the hard-drive bracket and slide the hard drive(s) out of the hard-drive bracket.

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  7. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  8. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Secondary Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • If applicable, slide the secondary hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.

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  9. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Secure the Screws: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  10. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • If applicable, replace the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.

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  11. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drives.

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  12. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.

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  13. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Tightening the Screws: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Tighten the captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  14. Dell Alienware 18 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the hard-drive cable to its connector on the system board.

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