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Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement

Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement

Johnathan Hammond

Johnathan Hammond and 2 other contributors

Last updated on November 15, 2022

10 - 20 minutes
Moderate
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  1. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the release latch to unlock the battery.

    • Flip and remove the battery from the computer.

  2. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement, Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement, Base Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to disengage the base cover.

    • Flip and remove the base cover from the computer

  3. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the computer. Slide the primary hard -drive latch to the unlock position and pull out the hard drive from the computer.

  4. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the bracket.

    • NOTE: A rubber filler is installed to the hard-drive bracket for 7 mm hard drives. It is designed to prevent vibrations and for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm hard drives do not require the filler when installed into the hard-drive bracket.

  5. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw that secure that secondary hard drive in place.

    • Pull the tab upward and remove the secondary hard drive from the computer.

  6. Dell Precision M6700 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the screw that secure secondary hard drive to the bracket.

    • Remove the secondary hard drive from the bracket.

Conclusion

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

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