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Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Flip over the laptop so that the bottom battery compartment faces upwards.

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  2. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the tab below the battery to the left and hold the tab in place.

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  3. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the tab, lift the battery out of its compartment.

    • Release the tab after removing the battery.

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  4. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the module cover screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • The screw is attached to the cover; do not force it out.

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  6. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the module cover by inserting a plastic opening tool into the crevice near the screw and lift upwards.

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  7. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 4mm Phillips screws fastening the first hard drive.

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  8. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the hard drive with your hand towards the hole where the back panel assembly screw was located (in step 5) to disconnect it.

    • Lift the hard drive up to remove it from the case.

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  9. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4mm Phillips screws on the second hard drive.

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  10. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the hard drive towards the edge nearest you to disconnect it.

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  11. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Using the tab that says "THIS SIDE UP," pull away from the laptop to remove the hard drive.

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  12. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Repeat this step for each hard drive.

    • Unscrew the two 4mm screws from each side of the hard drive casing with a Phillips screwdriver.

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  13. Dell XPS 17 L702X Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive casing.

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Conclusion

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

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