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Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement

Introduction

When removing or replacing the hard drive of the Dell Inspiron 7568 it is important to make sure the laptop it is unplugged and completely turned off. User should also remember to be careful when unplugging and removing the battery. It is recommended that users keep different screw types separated to keep assembly easier. Make sure to uses a Phillips head #1 screw driver.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ten 7mm Phillips #1 screws on the bottom cover.

    • Remove the bottom cover.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery.

    • Unhinge the connector cable to the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement, Hard-Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3mm Phillips #1 screws connecting the hard drive to the laptop.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the highlighted SATA cable from the hard drive.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws of the hard drive. Both sides look identical.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 7568 Hard-Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive (right) from its frame (left).

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Conclusion

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

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Will a 9mm 2.5” SSD fit in these? or can it be forced in? p16 of the spec sheet says “7mm” but I’m not sure if that’s just saying stock configuration just comes with a 7mm drive? or that it only supports up to 7mm?: https://dl.dell.com/manuals/all-products... Any clarification appreciated, thanks!

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