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Removing dell laptop hard disk?

  • 09-11-2007 8:31pm
    #1
    AARRRGH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭


    Hello

    I am trying to remove the hard disk from an Inspiron 8600.

    According to the dell website I just remove the screw at the bottom of the case, and pull out the hard disk. This seems like nonsense, because the hard disk is jammed in place.

    Does anyone know how I can remove the hard disk?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    You will have to remove 1 or more screws. Then it will slide out.


  • #3
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    You will probably have to give it a firm tug, it's not just going to drop out. The same as you would disconnect an ide connector from a hard drive - it doesn't just drop out, you have to pull it out!


  • #4
    majiktripp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭majiktripp


    http://support.euro.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins8500/en/8500/sm/hdd.htm#1123687
    One Screw to remove and a bit of BFI (brute force 'n ignorance) and it should pop out.


  • #5
    vir7ual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 119 ✭✭vir7ual


    you remove the screw, then the cover slides down very slightly, this allows you to grab it and pull out. just make sure the cover slides down first or it wont come out or it will come out and break the clip.


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