Dell Vostro 3550 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Step 1 Unlocking the Battery

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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Step 2 Sliding the Battery

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Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

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Step 3 Remove the Screws

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Remove the three 7mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the access panel to the base of the computer.

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Step 4 Lifting the Access Panel

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Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer.

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Step 5 Remove the Screws

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Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive to the system.

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Step 6 Removing the Hard Drive

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Lift up the hard drive at an angle from the system and remove.

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Step 7 Remove the Screws

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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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