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1 screws (2) 2 connector Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Your computer can accommodate up to two hard drives. The hard drives are installed in trays labeled 0 and 1 in the hard drive cage and the cage is installed in the hard drive bay. To replace a hard drive or install a second one, you must first remove the hard drive cage from the hard drive bay. Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on the hard drive cover, and then remove the cover. 3. Loosen the four captive screws on the hard drive cage and then lift the pull-tab to flip the cage towards the center of the computer so that the SATA cables and connectors are accessible. CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Your Operating System" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's Manual). 1 captive screws (2) 1 captive screws (4) 4. Carefully remove the SATA cables from the hard drive or drives that are installed in the cage. Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage 1. Remove two screws on each side of the hard drive cage to free the hard drive, then lift the drive out of its tray in the cage. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the new hard drive into the drive cage tray and secure it with two screws on each side. a. Install the hard drive so that the manufacturer's label faces the bottom of the drive cage and the SATA connectors are at the open end of the cage. b. Install the primary hard drive in the tray labeled 0. You can install a secondary hard drive in the tray labeled 1. Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 1. Place the hard drive cage upside down on the bottom of the computer with the SATA connectors and cables aligned, and then firmly press the cables onto the hard drives' connectors. 2. Flip the hard drive cage over and into the hard drive bay. 3. Tighten the screws on the drive cage. 4. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screws. 5. If you have replaced the primary hard drive with a new hard drive that is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner's manual. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: When a hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 1 screws 2 hard drive cage NOTE: Ensure that the power connector cable is firmly secured to the mother board. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover: a. Open the display as far as possible. b. Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right. c. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. Replacing the Hinge Cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual. Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover). 3. Remove the ke...