Dell Inspiron 14-5415 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Hard drives are responsible for the storage of your digital content in desktop devices. This content includes documents, pictures, videos, programs, music, and app preferences. It is a vital component in your devices as it keeps your information saved.

Experiencing issues such as corrupt files, slowdowns, constant error messages, and system crashes are all derived from a poor/outdated hard drive. This is due to high demands from the consumer that the part can't handle. It is a common issue as more programs and files become advanced.

The following guide is to help with replacing the hard drive to a latest version meeting your demands.

If you find that after following the instructions on our Trouble-Shooting Page you still have issues regarding your hard drive, it could be time to upgrade to a newer version. Make sure that you find the hard drive for the exact model, Dell Inspiron 14-5415.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

Dell Inspiron 14-5415 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

Close the lid and turn the laptop over to access the back cover.

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Step 2

Remove the five 4 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Loosen the two remaining captive screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Captive screws tend to have a slightly larger head than normal screws, so it is important to use the correct size screwdriver to avoid damaging the screw or the device.