Dell Inspiron 1520 Hard Drive Replacement Repair Guide

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Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          2 - 4 minutes            

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• Hard Drive
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Introduction

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Step 1

              Remove the Screws               

• Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
• Turn the computer over.
• Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the hard drive.

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

Turn the computer over.

Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the hard drive.

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Step 2

              Sliding the Hard Drive               

• Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Step 3

              Remove the Screws               

• Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from each side of the hard drive bezel, then pull to separate the bezel from the hard drive.

Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from each side of the hard drive bezel, then pull to separate the bezel from the hard drive.

Step 4

              Sliding the Hard Drive               

• Slide the hard drive bezel onto the NEW hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive.
• NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

Slide the hard drive bezel onto the NEW hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may result in damage to the connector.

Step 5

              Sliding the Hard Drive               

• Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated.

Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated.

Step 6

              Replace the Screws               

• Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the hard drive.

Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the hard drive.

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