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Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

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    1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

      • Remove the two screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard Drive Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the hard drive assembly out of the bay.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two screws (one from either side) securing the hard drive cage and bezel to the hard drive.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Hard Drive Bezel: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the hard drive bezel.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the hard drive cage off the hard drive.

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    6. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Hard Drive Cage: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Hard Drive Cage: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Replace the hard drive cage and the hard drive bezel.

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    7. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Replace the two screws (one on either side) that secure the hard drive cage and bezel to the NEW hard drive.

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    8. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Hard Drive Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the hard drive assembly into the bay.

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    9. Dell Inspiron 1545 Hard Drive Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

      • NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

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