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Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 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 13z 5323 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 You Begin".

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

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

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  2. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the hard-drive cable connector from the hard-drive assembly.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly away from the computer base.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 5, image 2 of 2

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

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  7. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Connect the hard-drive cable connector to the hard-drive assembly.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 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 computer base.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 13z 5323 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the 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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