Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

Installing the hard drive

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

The following image indicates the location of the hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Replacing the hard drive

Place the hard drive on the hard-drive bracket.
Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.
Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
Route the hard-drive cable through the routing guides on the computer base.
Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.