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Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement

Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement

Johnathan Hammond

Johnathan Hammond and 2 other contributors

Last updated on November 15, 2022

15 - 30 minutes
Easy
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  1. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch and remove the battery.

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  2. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement, Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws.

    • Slide the cover toward the front of the computer to release the tabs from the base assembly.

    • Remove the cover from the base assembly.

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  4. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the two captive screws on the HDD1 carrier, and remove the carrier.

    • Push in, then pull up on the safety loop to remove the cover.

    • Use the pull tab to disconnect the HDD1 from the connector on the system board, and remove the HDD1 from the computer.

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  5. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the pull tab to the HDD1.

    • Set the pull tab aside to use with the replacement HDD1.

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  6. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the carrier to the computer.

    • Pull up on the pull tab to remove the carrier.

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  7. Dell Precision M6400 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the carrier to the HDD2.

    • Remove the carrier from the HDD2. If your computer does not have an HDD2, remove the hard drive place-holder from the carrier.

    • Remove the interposer from the HDD2 or the place-holder, and set the interposer aside.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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