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Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove or replace the hard drive (HDD) in a Dell Studio 1737.

What you need

  1. Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery release slider all the way to the right and push the battery straight out of the back of the computer

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  3. Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the 8 Phillips head screws marked in the photo.

    • Even when the screws are fully detached, they will not come out of the panel.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the panel away from the laptop body.

    • Lift the panel up and away.

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  4. Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Studio 1737 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Detach Hard drive from SATA connector.

    • Pull hard drive up and out pulling connector out of the way.

    • NOTE: your hard drive may be attached by screws or a bracket. This device had the hard drive just placed under the casing.

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Conclusion

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

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