Dell Vostro 5470 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Step 1 Remove the Screws

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

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Step 2 Loosening the Base Cover

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Pry the base cover along the edges to loosen it.

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Step 3 Removing the Base Cover

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Lift and remove the base cover from the computer.
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Step 4 Disconnecting the Battery Cable

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Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board.

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Step 5 Releasing the Tabs

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Release the tabs that secure the battery in the battery bay.

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Step 6 Removing the Battery

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Lift and remove the battery from the computer.
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Step 7 Hard Drive

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Lift the hard drive assembly in an upward direction to release it from its compartment on the computer. Remove the hard drive from the computer.

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Step 8

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Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive assembly.
Lift and remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly.
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Conclusion

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

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