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Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the release latch to unlock the battery [1].

    • Remove the battery from the computer [2].

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  2. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement, Optical-Disk Drive: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer [1].

    • Using a plastic scribe, push the tab to release the optical drive [2].

    • Slide the optical drive out of the computer [3].

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  3. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement, KeyBoard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Release the keyboard by prying on the keyboard release tabs using a plastic scribe [1].

    • Slide and lift the keyboard to access the keyboard connector cable under the keyboard [2].

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  5. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.

    • Lift the keyboard cable to remove it from the computer.

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  6. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement, Base Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the optical drive connector and lift it to remove it from the system board [1].

    • Remove the screws inside the palmrest [2].

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  7. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer

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  8. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the edges of the base cover [1].

    • Lift the base cover and remove it from the computer [2].

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  9. Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board [1].

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer [2].

    • Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer [3].

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Conclusion

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

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