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Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 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 11z 1120 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. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

    • WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

    • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

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

    • Remove the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard Drive Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard Drive Assembly: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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  7. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard-Drive: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the system board.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 11z 1120 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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Conclusion

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

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