Dell Inspiron 5570 SSD Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

Comments: 3

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD in your Dell Inspiron 5570.

Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you’re replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the back cover:
Three 5 mm-long screws
Four 7.5 mm-long screws
Loosen the three captive screws.

Step 2

Flip the laptop upright and open the lid so that the keyboard is exposed.
Insert an opening pick between the front right corner of the back cover and the chassis.
Pry upward to release the retaining clips holding the cover.
You'll hear clicks whenever a clip is released.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite corner.

Mit Öffnen des Displays startet der Rechner - der muss natürlich sofort wieder heruntergefahren werden vor Öffnen des Gehäuses!

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Step 3

Insert an opening pick between the front edge of the back cover and the chassis, near the trackpad.
Pry upward to release the clips along the front edge of the laptop.

Step 4

Close the screen to the laptop and flip it over.
Pull the left side of the back cover away from the frame and remove it.
If your back cover is stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release the clips around the back cover's perimeter.

Step 5

Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.

Newer Dell OEM batteries may not have a pull tab (or a tab as long as the one shown) on the connector to help. So, you can use 2 spudgers or your fingernails to press on both sides of the white part of the connector in order to gently pull out the battery connector.

Tai Lam -

Step 6

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 mm-long screw securing the silver SSD shield.
Use your Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw.

The laptop will lack a thermal plate for M.2 PCIe SSD, if the laptop was bought with only a 2.5" SATA HHD/SSD. However, you may purchase the plate from Dell's OEM parts site.

Tai Lam - 23/05/25