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Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back cover of the laptop by unscrewing eight 3.5mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  2. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry up the back cover.

    • It is recommended to start from a corner and run the tool along the edge of the cover.

  3. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the hard drive on the bottom right corner.

    • Unscrew the three 3.5mm screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  4. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four additional 3.5mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  5. Dell XPS 14Z L412Z Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull and remove the old hard drive.

Conclusion

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

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On my laptop there was a small curved metal bracket that sat in the very corner of the PC covering one corner of the hard drive. That had to be removed by loosening a screw and gently prying the bar out before the hard drive could be removed.

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