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Dell Inspiron 14z Hard Drive Replacement

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    • Here is a Dell Inspiron 14z N411z with a defective hard drive.

    • On the back side is only one cover for the hard drive as well as the memory module.

    • Remove the Phillips screw on the bottom right corner of the cover.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to unsnap the cover from the back case.

    • Move the tool gently along the corner of the cover.

    • The screw that holds the cover on, has a spring clip that keeps the screw attached to the cover. during removal of the screw, this clip might come off.

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    • With the removal of the cover, the hard drive is immediately visible. Remove the four screws securing the hard drive bracket.

    • Slide the hard drive to the opposite end of the connector. This will free the connection.

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    • Pull gently on the black tab on the hard drive. This will remove the drive and caddy from the computer.

    • Remove the two Phillips screws on the right side,

    • and the two Phillips screws on the left side.

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    • The hard drive is now removed from the caddy and the replacement can be installed.

Conclusion

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

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