Dell Precision M6500 Support Question
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Question posted by Leahadi on October 1st, 2013
How To Replace The Hard Drive Of Precision M6500 Computer
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on October 1st, 2013 10:18 PM
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Go here ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_precision_mobile/precision-m6500_service%20manual_en-us.pdf to download or view the instuctions starting on page 38 of the service manual.
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Answer #2: Posted by RathishC on October 1st, 2013 10:22 PM
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Hi Leahadi,
Please click on the link given below to access the service manual for the system and navigate to page 38 for steps on how to replace the hard drive on the system:
Hope this helps.
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Answer #3: Posted by Katyn on October 2nd, 2013 12:05 AM
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Once you replace the hardrive, you will not have any of your data or operating system on the new hardrive. Make sure the computer is off, turn the laptop over and remove the battery. Remove the panel also at the bottom, using a small precision philips screwdriver. The hardrive will be halfway visible, remove its screws and slide the drive out.
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Remove the Hard Drive.
Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds... this particular Dell computer. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the electrical outlet before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground ...
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Removing and Replacing Parts
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Coin-Cell Battery Hard Drive Secondary Hard Drive
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Test the computer with your computer and try again. 3. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
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Option ROM error
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