Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the hard drive of the Dell Inspiron 530.

What you need

Step 1 Side Panel

Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement, Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Place the case on its side.
Locate and remove the two 13.1 mm thumbscrews.

Step 2

Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

Slide the side panel towards the back and remove.

Step 3 Hard Drive

Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

Locate the hard drive.

Step 4

Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

Disconnect the two cables from the back of the hard drive.

Step 5

Dell Inspiron 530 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

Locate and remove the four 7.8 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Pull the hard drive out towards the back of computer.

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