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Dell Inspiron N5050 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Before disassembling this device further, have a screwdriver and a plastic opening tool nearby. This section of the guide involves removing the keyboard, so make sure you carefully pull the keyboard cable to prevent damaging it.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron N5050 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip your laptop over to view the bottom and the two locks.

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    • Slide the two locks away from each other.

    • Sliding these locks will loosen the battery to allow removal.

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    • Pull the battery out of the laptop.

    • Your laptop's battery should be completely removed.

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    • Remove the eleven 5mm palmrest screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips #PH00 screw.

    • Remove the two 3mm hard drive screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips #PH00 screw.

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    • Flip over and open the laptop to view the keyboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to press down on four clips, one by one.

    • Press down on the clips and pull the tool towards you to pry the keyboard loose.

    • The four clips are above the Esc, F6, F11, and Delete keys.

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    • Remove the keyboard carefully.

    • Make sure to lift the keyboard gently, because a cable is connected to the back.

    • Flip the keyboard over to find the keyboard cable.

    • Pull the cable labeled "UP" out to disconnect it from the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the two palmrest screws.

    • Lift the two, blue palmrest cables up and out of their sockets.

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    • Lift the entire surface (palmrest casing) to expose the motherboard underneath.

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    • Slide the hard drive right and up to remove it from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

Thanks again. This guide was made straightforward and clear.

jason acn - Reply

Thanks you - The clear instructions make this guide easy to follow.

Jay - Reply

wouldnt turn on after i re-assembled it

Taemon Coolz - Reply

Sehr gute Arbeit

pouchman - Reply

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