How to Remove the Hard Drive from a Dell Laptop

Symptoms

Content:

How to Remove the Hard Drive from Dell Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron Laptops

Removing the Latitude System Hard Drive

Removing the Precision System Hard Drive

Removing the hard drive from the Inspiron system

Details:

1. How to Remove Dell Latitude, Precision and Inspiron Laptops Remove System Hard Drive

Users may report that they need to remove the hard drive from their Dell Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron portable systems. This article explains how to do it

Learn how to avoid ESD damage

Pre-removal instructions before removing the hard drive:

During the installation or removal of any hardware, please always ensure that all data has been properly backed up.

Disconnect any phone lines, network cables, or USB cables connected to the computer.

Disconnect power from the computer and any connected devices.

Remark:

The disassembly process for each model is slightly different. Detailed instructions can be found in its user manual

.

Please follow the steps below to remove the hard drive. This article covers the following systems:

Latitude System

Precision System

Inspiron system

How to Replace the Hard Drive in a Dell System (Video Guide)

back to top

2. Removing the hard drive from the Latitude system

Depending on your Latitude computer model, the way to remove the hard drive is slightly different. (In the models listed below, xx is related to the model range, such as E6500, E6510, E6520 and E6530)

For Latitude E63xx/E64xx/E65xx

Unscrew the hard drive drive Two or four screws that secure the drive to the computer.

Slide the hard drive out of the computer, then remove it.

For Latitude E62xx/E54xx/E55xx

Remove the battery and bottom cover

Unscrew the two or four screws that hold the hard drive and bracket in place.

Grasp the Mylar tab, then gently pull it upward to release the hard drive from the hard drive cage.

For Latitude E6420 XFR

Remove the battery.

Release the latch to open the hard drive cover.

At the same time, press the blue lock button (1) to remove the hard drive from the computer (2).

For Latitude XT2

Remove the battery from the computer.

Loosen the four securing screws on the hard drive bracket.

Remove the hard drive carrier.

Slide the hard drive toward the edge of the computer to disconnect it from the system board.

For Latitude XT3

Remove the battery and bottom cover

Unscrew the two screws that secure the hard drive.

Remove the hard drive from the computer.

Remark:

The disassembly process for each model is slightly different. Detailed instructions can be found in its user manual

There is i3 10th Gen, 04GB RAM, 01 TB Hard drive in @Dell laptop but its not enough for good performance.- Dell… https://t.co/FfzKjNpS4P

— KC Meena Fri Aug 13 19:34:58 +0000 2021

.

back to top

3. Removing the Precision System Hard Drive

The steps detailed below are used to remove the hard drive on all Precision laptops.

Remove the battery.

Remove the two (2) screws holding the bottom cover in place.

Remove the five screws that hold the main hard drive bracket in place.

Slide the tool-less battery latch to the unlocked position.

Remove the hard drive carrier from the computer.

Remark:

The disassembly process for each model is slightly different. Detailed instructions can be found in its user manual

.

back to top

4. Removing the hard drive from the Inspiron system

The steps detailed below are used to remove the hard drive on all Inspiron laptops.

Remove the battery from the computer.

Remove the two screws that secure the lower back cover to the computer base.

Remove the lower rear cover.

Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the base.

Slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive connector.

Pull the tab to lift and remove the hard drive assembly from the computer.

Remark:

The disassembly process for each model is slightly different. Detailed instructions can be found in its user manual

.

Remark:

If you receive a "hard drive not detected" error after replacing the hard drive, please refer to the article

000132300

Learn more about how to resolve this issue.

back to top

5.Detailed information:

Replace Dell Laptop Hard Drive

How to Repair Hard Drive on Dell Computer or Troubleshoot Solid State Drive Issues

How to Replace the Hard Drive in a Dell System (Video Guide)

back to top

Reason< /p>

Solution

Out of Warranty ? No problem. Visit the website

Dell.com/support

, enter your Dell Service Tag and view our services.

Remark:

This service only applies to

United States, Canada, United Kingdom,

France, Germany

and

China

Personal Computer Clients. Server and storage are not applicable.