Dell Vostro 3561 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Step 1 Sliding the Battery Release Latch

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Flip the computer over.
Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position.

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Step 2 Slide the Battery Release Latch

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Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position.

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Step 3 Removing the Battery

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Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.
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Step 4 Remove the Screws

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Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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Step 5 Removing the Base Cover

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Lift up the base cover and remove it from the computer.
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Step 6 Hard Drive

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Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive assembly to the computer.

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Step 7

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Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computer and lift it up and away from the computer.

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Step 8

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Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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Step 9

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Lift up the hard-drive bracket and remove it from the hard-drive assembly
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Conclusion

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

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