- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Device drivers
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
If your computer is using a SATA storage device accelerated by Intel Optane memory, disable Intel Optane before removing the SATA storage device. For more information about disabling the Intel Optane, see Disabling Intel Optane.
NOTE: : Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: : Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: : To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.