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    l702x hard drive removal difficult?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fallbalance, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. fallbalance

    fallbalance Newbie

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    I'm trying to replace my hard drive in bay 1 with a SSD, but I can't seem to actually get the caddy out... has anyone else done this who can chime in? I unscrewed the 4 screws and slid the drive back and out of the SATA connector, but it slides back into the case, where it is prevented from lifting out of the system... I say...

    Any experienced advice appreciated -
     
    fallbalance, Jul 29, 2011
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Doesn't look like it should be difficult. Refer to the service manual...

    Documentation
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 29, 2011
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    fallbalance Newbie

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    Got it - just an oversight on my part. Thanks.
     
    fallbalance, Jul 30, 2011
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    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    It can get hung up a little, but it really is pretty simple to get out. Far easier than other systems I've worked on. Like my sis's Inspiron 15 which you have to take 90% apart to remove the drive...
     
    madmattd, Jul 30, 2011
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