Dell Inspiron 3520 Hard Drive 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 on your Inspiron 3520 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 3520 Hard Drive.

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 small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron 3520 Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 3520 Hard Drive

Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the locking latch over.
  • Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.Slide the locking latch over.
Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.

Step 2

  • Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
  • Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the keyboard.

Step 4

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 5

  • Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.

Step 6

  • Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.

Step 7

  • Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
  • Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.
Slide the hard drive to the right and lift it out of the laptop.

Step 8

  • Slide the hard drive to the right and lift it out of the laptop.
Inspiron 3520 Hard Drive

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