Dell Inspiron 1546 Hard Drive Replacement

Step 1 Remove the Screws

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

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Step 2 Sliding the Hard Drive Assembly

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Slide the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive compartment.

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Step 3 Remove the Screws

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Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive.

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Step 4 Lifting the Hard Drive

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Lift the hard drive bezel off the hard drive.

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Step 5 Align the Screw Holes

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Align the screw holes on the hard drive bezel with the holes on the NEW hard drive.

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Step 6 Replace the Screws

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Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive.

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Step 7 Sliding the Hard Drive Assembly

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Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated.

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Step 8 Replace the Screws

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

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