Dell Vostro V130 Hard Drive and Audio Board Removal

Step 1 Remove the Screws

• Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
Step 2 Removing the Base Cover

• Slide the base cover towards the front of the computer. Lift it up and away from the computer.
• If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.
Step 3 Disconnecting the Battery
• Lift the black cable-release clip to release the battery cable from the connector on the system board and disconnect the battery cable.
Step 4 Remove Battery Screws
• Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer.
Step 5 Lift the Battery
• Lift the battery up and away from the computer.
• If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.
Step 6 Disconnecting the Speaker
• Disconnect the speaker and system board cables from the audio board.
Step 7 Remove the Screws
• Remove the screws that secure the audio board and the hard drive to the computer.
Step 8 Lifting the Hard Drive and Audio Board
• Lift and remove the hard drive and audio board assembly from the computer.
Step 9 Sliding the Audio Board
• Slide the audio board from the hard drive.
Step 10 Remove the Screws
• Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
Step 11 Removing the Hard Drive
• Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
• If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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