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Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

    • Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screw: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the I/O board.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the NEW hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, system board and I/O board.

    Edit

  11. Dell Inspiron 11 3179 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, system board and I/O board.

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Conclusion

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

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