Replacing Dell Laptop Hard Drive

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Introduction

This guide will allow you to replace a damaged/faulty hard drive for the Dell Inspiron 17-5755. Please ensure that the battery is removed before performing this replacement

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    • Make sure the computer has been shut down, and isn't plugged into an outlet before attempting to remove the battery.

    • Find the battery release latch on the bottom side of the computer.

    • Slide the latch to the left until you hear a 'click'. This indicates that the battery has been released.

    • Safely remove the battery from the laptop.

    • Turn over your laptop and locate the two screws which secure the base cover.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the 8mm screws which secure the base cover.

    • Locate the tabs that hold the base cover to the laptop and use a plastic opening tool to gently release the base cover.

    • Now with the base cover removed, you may lift it off of the laptop and continue.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 8mm screws which secure the hard drive assembly to the laptop.

    • Carefully remove the hard drive and its assembly from the laptop.

    • Remove the interposer by grabbing the black portion of the assembly, and pulling it away from the hard drive.

    • Be sure to not remove the interposer by pulling on the cable attached to it.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 4mm screws on either side of the hard drive assembly.

    • These screws are very small. Make sure not to misplace them.

    • Safely remove the hard drive assembly from the hard drive to complete the process.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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