Dell Inspiron 13 N3010 Hard Drive Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 13 N3010 Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

11

Time Required

4 - 35 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. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

    • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

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

    • Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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    • Slide and disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board as indicated in the illustration.

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    • Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board.

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    • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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    • Lift the hard-drive bracket away from the hard drive.

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    • Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

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    • Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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    • Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board.

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    • Slide and connect the hard-drive assembly to the system board connector.

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    • Replace the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

    • Turn over the system board assembly.

Conclusion

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

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