Alienware 17 R2 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace your Hard Drive.

What you need

1. Step 1 Hard Drive
  Make sure the laptop is unplugged from any power source.
  
  Put the laptop facing down on a hard surface.
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2. Step 2
  Unscrew the two 6mm screws on the bottom side of the laptop.
  
  Lift up the back cover and slide towards you.
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3. Step 3
  Locate the Hard Drive
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5. Step 4
  Remove the screws that connect the SSD Bay to the laptop
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6. Step 5
  Unscrew the three screws holding the hard drive
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7. Step 6
  Unscrew the four screws on the long sides of the hard drive casing
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8. Step 7
  Now that the hard drive casing is off, carefully unplug the hard drive from the laptop
  
  Your hard drive has now been successfully removed from your device
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Conclusion

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

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