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Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement

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    1. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Turn off your laptop before starting.

      • Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

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    2. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the cover in place.

      • Slide cover forward then carefully lift up.

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    3. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the battery in place.

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    4. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully use the Plastic Opening Tool to unplug the battery.

      • Lift the battery up and out to remove.

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    1. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • With the laptop flipped over, cover removed, and battery removed; continue by locating your hard drive(s).

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    2. Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Alienware M17x Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the eight 3.5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

      • Remove the hard drive(s), using the Plastic Opening Tool by lifting on the edges and pulling the hard drive up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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