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Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

    • 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).

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

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  2. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly.

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  3. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board.

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  5. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Interposer: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.

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  6. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Connect the Interposer: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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  7. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Hard Drive Assembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Align the hard-drive assembly with the connector on the system board and press the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay until it is fully seated.

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  8. Dell Inspiron N5010 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly.

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