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Dell Vostro A840 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro A840 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the battery-lock latch towards the outer edge.

    • Slide the battery-bay release latch and hold it.

    • Remove the battery from the battery bay.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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  3. Dell Vostro A840 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Hard Drive: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws securing the hard drive assembly to the system board.

    • Holding the connector end of the hard drive assembly, pull the hard drive assembly from the system board connector.

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  4. Dell Vostro A840 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Press down on the hard drive at the non-connector end slot to remove the hard drive off the hard drive cage.

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