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Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive Replacement

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Time Required: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement

Introduction

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Your hard drive may have specific instructions on how to mount it. This may involve reorientation of the hard drive in order to fit the socket.

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    1. Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Push the slider until the battery is released from its socket.

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    2. Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the battery using your fingers.

      • It may be necessary to use a plastic opening tool.

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    1. Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Place the laptop face down on a hard, flat surface to have a clear view of the bottom of the computer.

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    2. Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Once you have located the hard drive, you will then need to remove the 3 mm screw using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    3. Alienware M17-R1 Hard Drive  Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Gently slide the hard drive away from the computer using the built in ridges.

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Conclusion

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

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where can I get the two hdd doors

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Hello I guess I got lucky running across this site my 2200 dollar laptop has been a brick paper weight since Mr Gates dropped support of Vista leaving a lot of non savvy pc techs hanging no where to turn prayfully this fix it site can breath new life into my Alienwares gaming mr17 r1 hard drive once more blowing dust off ("cough") as I write this help me please .

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