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This guide will show you how to remove and replace the hard drive for the Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Laptop.
WARNING: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of this model. Before
beginning these procedures, discharge any built up static electricity by briefly touching a grounded
metal object. For example, you can touch the metal frame inside the case of most desktop computers, or wear an anti-static wristband.
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With the laptop open and facing upright, use the Spudger to pull at the notches shown in the image.
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Gently turn the keyboard over to reveal the ribbon cable underneath. Remove the cable from the motherboard by lifting the white release tab and gently pulling the cable away from the socket.
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Lift the keyboard away from the baseboard to remove.
My system had several screws under the keyboard holding the back cover on. In the photo here they are already gone, with no mention of when they were removed. It broke 2 screw spots on the back cover which I had to super glue back on.
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With the back of the laptop facing upright, press the switch shown to loosen the battery and remove it.
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With the laptop facing upright - remove the ribbon cable from the optical drive by lifting the white release tab and gently pulling the cable away from the socket.
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Identify the hard drive as shown in the image.
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Remove the 0.5 mm Phillips screws that secure the hard drive to the palm-rest.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
1Gids Commentaar
Hi, appreciate your guide. What size hard drive will fit in here? I’m trying to replace it with an SSD, but want to get it right. Thanks!