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Dell Inspiron 15-5558 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

The hard drive is a primary storage component. If you are losing files or experience the Blue Screen of Death, this might be because of a faulty hard drive. This guide shows you how to remove your hard drive in order to replace it.

What you need

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    • Make sure you turn off the device before starting.

    • Flip the device over and so the white bar code is on the right.

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    • Slide the battery latch all the way to the left until you hear the click and see the battery prop up.

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    • Rotate the battery up and remove it.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two 8mm screws from the panel.

    • Take a spudger and wedge it between the panel and the base of the device.

    • Push down on the spudger until you hear a click sound.

    • Slide the spudger along the panel and continue to push down until the panel is completely detached.

    • Remove the panel.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 8mm screws holding down the hard drive.

    • Take the spudger and prop up the connector so it is no longer attached.

    • Use the spudger and prop up the hard drive and remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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