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Question posted by KBsh on October 27th, 2014

How Do You Install A New Hard Drive Into A Xps 1640

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on October 27th, 2014 6:21 AM

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This video will show you how to do so:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdKPeHwyYo

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Answer #2: Posted by DellJesse1 on October 27th, 2014 6:18 AM

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You can click the link below to download the online manual for the xps16. The manual provides information for removing/replacing parts within your computer.

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