Dell Alienware 15 R3 Hard Drive Replacement

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Dell Alienware 15 R3 Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

12

Time Required

5 - 8 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive.

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    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

    • Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the three screws (M2.5x8) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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    • Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the computer base.

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    • Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard-drive assembly.

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    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard-drive assembly.

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    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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    • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly.

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    • Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard-drive assembly.

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    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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    • Replace the three screws (M2.5x8) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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    • Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.

Conclusion

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

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