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Dell Inspiron E1405 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to help you replace the hard drive in a Dell Inspiron 1305.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron E1405 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Save your work, power the laptop off, and ensure that the charging cable is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

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    • Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

    • Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

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    • Locate the hard drive access door.

    • Remove the two 5.5mm screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver. These screws are securing the hard drive access door.

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    • Using your fingers, open and remove the access door from the laptop, exposing the hard drive underneath.

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Conclusion

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

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