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Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

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

      • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state.

      • Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Gently lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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    7. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 6, image 2 of 2

      • Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive bracket.

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    8. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Connect the interposer to the NEW hard drive.

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    9. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

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    10. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

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    11. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1

      • Place the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive bay.

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    12. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 11, image 1 of 1

      • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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    13. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 12, image 1 of 1

      • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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    14. Dell Inspiron 14 7447 Hard Drive Replacement, Connecting the Hard-Drive Cable: step 13, image 1 of 1

      • Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board.

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Conclusion

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

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