Dell Vostro 14 3468 Hard Drive Replacement

Slide the release latch to unlock the battery [1].

Remove the battery from the computer [2].

Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer [1].

Using a plastic scribe, push the tab to release the optical drive [2].

Slide the optical drive out of the computer [3].

Release the keyboard by prying on the keyboard release tabs using a plastic scribe [1].

Slide and lift the keyboard to access the keyboard connector cable under the keyboard [2].

Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.

Lift the keyboard cable to remove it from the computer.

Disconnect the optical drive connector and lift it to remove it from the system board [1].

Remove the screws inside the palmrest [2].

Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer

Pry the edges of the base cover [1].

Lift the base cover and remove it from the computer [2].

Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the system board [1].

Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer [2].

Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer [3].