Dell Inspiron 15 5584 SSD Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD within your Dell Inspiron 15 5584 laptop.

The SSD, like the hard drive, is a piece of hardware that contains data within the device. A faulty SSD may cause slower operation or process crashing as well as errors.

Before operating on the SSD, ensure that the issue is not related to another component or software. If you are sure the issue is your SSD, make sure to save your files to an external storage device before any tampering in order to save data that could be lost otherwise. Be sure to drain the battery and shut down the device as removing the battery is necessary to remove the hard drive. A live battery serves as a fire hazard and can cause personal injury or component damage.

What you need

Step 1 Bottom Cover

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Make sure to turn off and unplug your laptop before starting.
Turn over the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards, and the Inspiron logo is upside-down.

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Step 2

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Remove the seven 7 mm screws from the bottom using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Loosen the two captive back corner screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
The two corner screws are not removable. A clicking sounds indicates that the screw is fully loosened.

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Step 3

Slide an iFixit opening tool underneath the right side USB port and the keyboard.
Gently trace the iFixit opening tool along the entire outer rim of the laptop, carefully applying an upwards pressure.
Be careful not to force open the plate or push too much off without loosening the other sides. This can cause the bottom cover to crack.

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Step 4

Gently pry off the bottom cover from the laptop.
Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen any spots you may have missed from Step 3.

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Step 5 Battery

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Remove the four 3.5 mm screws holding the battery down with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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Step 6

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Detach the motherboard connector tab from the top left of the battery.
Remove the battery from the device.
Be sure to carefully wiggle the connector out from the battery socket. Ripping it out too forcefully could damage the socket.