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Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Latch: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Latch: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Latch: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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

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

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws (M2.5x8) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

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

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  4. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Bracket: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Bracket: step 6, image 2 of 2

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

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  8. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive Bracket: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 8, image 1 of 1

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

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  10. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Connect the Interposer: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base and align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the four screws (M2.5x8) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 15 5566 Memory Modules Replacement, Sliding the Hard Drive Cable: step 13, image 1 of 1

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

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