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Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Removing 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.

    • 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).

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

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  2. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Connector Latch: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the hard-drive cable from the connector on the system board.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly 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 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly 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 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: step 8, image 2 of 2

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

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  10. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

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  11. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 10, image 1 of 1

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

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  12. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Hard-Drive Cable: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the hard-drive cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the latch to secure the hard-drive cable.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 13z N301z Hard-Drive Assembly Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 12, image 1 of 1

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

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