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Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: 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: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state.

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

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cable: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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  7. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 6, 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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  8. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Connect the Interposer: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 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 assembly.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 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 assembly.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 11-3138 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.

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Conclusion

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

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