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Hard Drive and Fixed Optical Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ C840 Service Manual
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Hard Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove
any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching unpainted metal on the computer.
NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the drive by its edges (do not
squeeze the top of the case), and avoid dropping it.
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