Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Hard Drive

Replace the hard drive in a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Use this guide to help you replace the hard drive in a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

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

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • 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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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the cover that has the heatsink by unscrewing 9 screws highlighted in red

  • These screws are all captive except the screw with a lock by it

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Hard Drive  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 3.60 mm #1 Phillips screws securing the hard drive and hard drive tray.

  • Slide the hard drive and hard drive tray out of the laptop.

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

For more information, check out the Dell Inspiron 1525 device page.

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