Alienware M11x Display Assembly Replacement

ID: 105152

Description: In this guide, we will be showing you how to...

Steps:

  1. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
  2. 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).
  3. NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
  4. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
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  5. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
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  6. Using the pull-tab, pull the hard-drive assembly to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board.
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  7. Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
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  8. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
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  9. Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket.
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  10. Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
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  11. Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive to the hard-drive bracket.
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  12. Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.
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  13. Use the pull-tab to push the hard drive assembly and connect it to the connector on the system board.
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  14. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
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