Dell Inspiron 3148 Hard Drive Replacement
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Last updated on Dec 18, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Are you experiencing problems with loading files and other applications on your computer? Consider using this guide to replace the hard drive.
What you need
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Ensure the device is powered off and unplugged. Close the device and orient it face up, with the hinges further away from you.
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Flip the device over so the backside is facing you.
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Using the plastic opening tool, pull the back panel upward. Move the opening tool along the edge of the device and lift the panel off of your device.
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Remove the three 4mm screws holding battery in place using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Once loosened, use your fingers to lift the battery up and out of its housing.
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If there is a piece of tape connecting the hard drive and a small power cord, remove the tape.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.
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Lift the hard drive slightly out of the device.
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Grasp the head of the cable, not the cable itself.
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Pull away from the hard drive, removing the data cable. The hard drive may now be fully removed.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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