Dell Inspiron 17-7746 (P24E002) Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive & Caddy on your Inspiron 17-7746 (P24E002) 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 Inspiron 17-7746 (P24E002) Hard Drive & Caddy.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 7746 Hard Drive amp Caddy

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 17 7746 Hard Drive amp; Caddy

Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 17 (7737) Hard Drive & Caddy

Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)

Step 1

  • Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Remove the battery door.
Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)Remove the battery door.Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)
Using the tab, lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the battery screws.(2 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Using the tab, lift the battery out of the laptop.
Using the tab, lift the battery out of the laptop.Remove the battery screws.Remove the battery screws.
Lift the hard drive and unplug the connector.

Step 3

  • Remove the hard drive screws.(3 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Lift the hard drive and unplug the connector.
  • Remove the hard drive.
Lift the hard drive and unplug the connector.Remove the hard drive.Remove the hard drive screws.
Remove the caddy.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws on both sides of the hard drive.(4 x M3 x 3mm)
  • Remove the caddy.
Remove the caddy.Remove the screws on both sides of the hard drive.

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