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Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch to the side. {2}

    • Slide the battery out of the battery bay. {1}

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  2. Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement, Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the ten captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer at an angle as shown in the figure.

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  4. Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

    • Pull the blue pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board connector.

    • Lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base.

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  5. Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Dell Studio XPS 1645 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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Conclusion

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

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