Locate the hard drive on old PCU

How can I find the hard drive on my old s (2007) PKU Dell so I can trash (for security reasons) until I put it the dumpster garbage?  THX for your answer.

Hello

Your computer is a laptop or desktop? What is the exact model (probably number
on the back plate).

This guide shows how to access a hard drive in a mini-tower computer. The hard drive
a look the same in a laptop unless it's probably flatter.

Reinstalling your RAM, graphics card and hard drive
http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=DLxNPBQBfT8
Check their documentation online with Dell Support, and ask in their forums.

Dell support
http://support.Dell.com/

Dell support drivers - product manual & warranty Info (left side) - and much more
http://support.Dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=DHS

Dell forums
http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/

Dell PC Diagnostics
http://www.Dell.com/support/Diagnostics/us/en/19/

I hope this helps.
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