Dell XPS 15z L511z Hard Drive Removal and Installation

Created by on August 2, 2012
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive on your Dell XPS 15z L511z 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 XPS 15z L511z Hard Drive.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 star screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L511z Hard Drive

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XPS 15z L511z Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS 15z L511z Hard Drive

Remove the SD card blank.

Step 1

  • Remove the SD card blank.
  • Use a scribe or a flat head screwdriver to carefully unsnap the bezel.
Remove the SD card blank.Use a scribe or a flat head screwdriver to carefully unsnap the bezel.
Remove the screws under the bezel (2 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 2

  • Remove the screws under the bezel (2 x M2 x 5mm).
  • Remove the base screws (8 x M2 x 5mm).
  • Carefully lift and unsnap the base cover from the laptop.
Remove the screws under the bezel (2 x M2 x 5mm).Remove the base screws (8 x M2 x 5mm).
Remove the battery screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the battery screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unplug the battery.
Remove the battery screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unplug the battery.
Remove the 4 hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unplug the hard drive connector.

Step 5

  • Unplug the hard drive connector.
  • Remove the 4 caddy screws on the left and right side of the hard drive (4 x M3 x 3mm).
  • Remove the hard drive caddy.
Unplug the hard drive connector.Remove the 4 caddy screws on the left and right side of the hard drive (4 x M3 x 3mm).Remove the hard drive caddy.

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