Dell Inspiron 300m & Latitude X300 Hard Drive Installation Guide
Removing the Hard Drive;CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read the instructions in
General Safety Guidelines for Working with Notebook Computers.1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard. (See detail in
Keyboard Removing Guide )
3. Remove the palm rest. (See details in
Palm Rest Removing Guide )
4. Loosen the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom case.
5. Disconnect the hard drive connector from the system board.
6. Lift the hard drive up and out of the bottom case.
Replacing the Hard Drive:1. Connect the hard drive connector to the system board.
2. Position the hard drive on the bottom case and tighten the four M2 x 5.5-mm screws to the bottom case.
NOTE: The rubber grommets help you avoid overtightening the screws.
Rubber grommets secure each screw to the hard drive so that you do not need to completely remove the screws.
