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Dell Alienware M17x R3 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. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Loosen the Captive Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

    • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

    • Loosen the three captive screws that se cure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  2. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

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  3. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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  4. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  6. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive off the hard-drive bracket.

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  7. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Interposer: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the interposer from the hard drive.

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  8. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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  9. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

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

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  10. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  11. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Connector: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the connector on the hard drive with the connector on the system board and press the hard drive until it is fully seated.

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  12. Dell Alienware M17x R3 Hard Drive Replacement, Tighten the Screws: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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

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