Alienware M11x Display Assembly Replacement

Step 1 Introduction

• 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).
• NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
• 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.
Step 2 Loosen the Screws

• Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
Step 3 Disconnecting the Hard-Drive
• Using the pull-tab, pull the hard-drive assembly to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board.
Step 4 Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly
• Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
Step 5 Removing the Screws from the Hard-Drive
• Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
Step 6 Removing the Bracket
• Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket.
Step 7 Placing the Hard-Drive
• Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
Step 8 Replace the Screws
• Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive to the hard-drive bracket.
Step 9 Placing the Hard-Drive
• Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.
Step 10 Connecting the Hard-Drive Assembly
• Use the pull-tab to push the hard drive assembly and connect it to the connector on the system board.
Step 11 Securing the Screws
• Tighten the two captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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