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Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement

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Time Required: 7 - 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement

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    1. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.

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    2. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

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    1. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three 7mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the access panel to the base of the computer.

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    2. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Lifting the Access Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer.

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    1. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive to the system.

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    2. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Lift up the hard drive at an angle from the system and remove.

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    3. Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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