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Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard-Drive.

  1. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

    • WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

    • Loosen the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly.

  2. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay.

  3. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.

  4. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.

  6. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: step 5, image 1 of 2 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

  7. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 6, image 1 of 2 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

  8. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive in the Bracket: step 7, image 1 of 2 Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive in the Bracket: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

  9. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Replace the Four Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.

  10. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

  11. Alienware M15x Hard-Drive Replacement, Aligning and Tightening the Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Align and tighten the four captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bay.

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