Introduction
part 2: Dell Inspiron 3552 Hard drive Replacement part 2 - iFixit Repair Guide
What you need
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Close the display and turn the computer over
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Slide the battery-release latch to the unlocked position
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Lift the battery at an angle and remove the battery from the battery bay
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Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base cover.
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Using a plastic scribe, push the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
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Pull the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
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Turn on the computer over and open the display
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Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly
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Slide the keyboard up to release it from the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
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Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly
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Open the display and remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the base cover from its connector on the system board
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Open the latch and disconnect the optical-drive cable from its connector on the system board
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Close the display and turn the computer over.
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Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly
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Using your fingertips, gently pry the base cover off the palm-rest assembly
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Release the optical-drive interposer from the tabs on the base cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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