Dell G7 17 7700 Service Manual

Installing the hard drive

NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 3-cell, 56 Wh battery.

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: Installing the hard drive

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.
Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.