In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Primary Hard Drive & Caddy on your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Primary Hard Drive & Caddy.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Primary Hard Drive & Caddy


Step 1
- Slide the battery latch to the right.
- Slide the battery up and lift it away from the laptop.


Step 2
- Loosen the 8 retaining screws (cannot be removed).
- Slide the access door up an off of the laptop.


Step 3
- Disconnect the hard drive adapter connector from the motherboard.
- Remove the hard drive screws (2 x M2.5 x 8mm).
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Step 4
- Lift the hard drive out of the laptop and remove the hard drive caddy screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).
- Remove the hard drive caddy and slide the hard drive adapter off of the SATA hard drive.
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