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Alienware Aurora M9700 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides instructions on how to upgrade or replace the hard drive in an Alienware Aurora M9700.

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    • Turn laptop upside down so you're looking at the bottom side of the laptop.

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    • At the bottom left corner, locate the square battery pack with the sliding unlock emblem above it.

    • Slide the lock to the right to unlock the battery pack.

    • Once it's unlocked the battery will release.

    • Lift the battery, removing it from its compartment.

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    • At the bottom right corner, locate the two hard drives labeled 1 and 2.

    • Remove the screws located on top of the hard drives slots.

    • Once screws are removed from each hard drive, slide both hard drives out of the slot.

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    • Each hard drive is attached to a cover which contains 4 screws located on all 4 corners of the hard drive.

    • Remove each of the 4 screws on both hard drive covers.

    • Once both covers are removed only the original hard drive will remain.

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    • Secure the new hard drive to the original hard drive cover, insert the screws on all 4 corners of the hard drive cover.

    • Complete this process for both hard drives. (Optional: if installing two drives.)

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Conclusion

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

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