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Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

    • 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).

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

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws from the computer base.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the connector on the system board.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard drive out of the computer base.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Place the NEW hard drive on the computer base.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Push the Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Push the hard drive towards the left to connect it to the connector on the system board.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 15 N5040 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the two screws to the computer base.

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Hello thank you for the information take care all the best in the new year

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