Dell XPS 18 (1810) Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive & Caddy on your XPS 18 (1810) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 18 (1810) 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 screwdriver
  • 1 x T-9 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 18 1810 Hard Drive

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 18 (1810) Hard Drive & Caddy

Remove the bottom screws.

Step 1

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the back cover.

Step 2

  • Open the feet.
  • Remove the back cover.
Remove the back cover.Open the feet.Open the feet.
Unplug the motherboard cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the screen cables.
  • Unplug the motherboard cable.
Unplug the motherboard cable.Unplug the screen cables.
Remove the touch control board.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the touch control board.
Remove the touch control board.Remove the screws.
Remove the cover.

Step 5

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the cover.
Remove the cover.Remove the screw.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.

Step 6

  • Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
  • Unplug and loosen the camera cable.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 7

  • Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.
Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.
Loosen the antenna cable tape.

Step 9

  • Loosen the antenna cable tape.
Remove the screws.

Step 10

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the screws.Remove the battery.Unplug the battery cable.
Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.

Step 11

  • Remove the hard drive screw.
  • Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.
Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.Remove the hard drive screw.
Remove the caddy.

Step 12

  • Remove the hard drive caddy screws.
  • Remove the caddy.
Remove the caddy.Remove the hard drive caddy screws.
XPS 18 1810 Hard Drive

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

1810CADDY Image
Eligible for $5.00 1st Class Shipping.
In Stock
DIY Discount - Parts-People.com offers 5% off to all DO-IT-YOURSELFERS!
Use this coupon code to save 5% off these parts
DIYM514
XPS 18 1810 Hard Drive

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