Dell Studio 17 (1735/1737) Secondary Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Secondary Hard Drive & Caddy on your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Secondary Hard Drive & Caddy.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Studio 1737 Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Secondary Hard Drive & Caddy

Slide the battery latch to the right.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latch to the right.
  • Slide the battery up and lift it away from the laptop.
Loosen the 8 retaining screws (cannot be removed).

Step 2

  • Loosen the 8 retaining screws (cannot be removed).
  • Slide the access door up an off of the laptop.
Remove the hard drive screws and lift the hard drive out of the laptop (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the hard drive screws and lift the hard drive out of the laptop (4 x M2.5 x 8mm).
Remove the hard drive caddy screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Remove the hard drive caddy screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).
  • Carefully bend the hard drive caddy tabs away from the adapter and remove the caddy.
Remove the hard drive caddy screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).Carefully bend the hard drive caddy tabs away from the adapter and remove the caddy.
Pull the hard drive adapter away from the SATA hard drive.

Step 5

  • Pull the hard drive adapter away from the SATA hard drive.

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