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Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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).

    • Remove the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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  2. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 1

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

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  3. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly away from the system board.

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  5. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  6. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  7. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the NEW hard drive and replace the four screws.

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  8. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide and push the hard-drive assembly to connect it to connector on the system board.

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  9. Dell Inspiron N4010 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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