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Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement

Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement

Joe Giesa

Joe Giesa and 3 other contributors

Last updated on July 20, 2024

10 minutes
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Introduction

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This guide will show you how to remove and replace the hard drive for the Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Laptop.

WARNING: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of this model. Before

beginning these procedures, discharge any built up static electricity by briefly touching a grounded

metal object. For example, you can touch the metal frame inside the case of most desktop computers, or wear an anti-static wristband.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • With the laptop open and facing upright, use the Spudger to pull at the notches shown in the image.

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  2. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Gently turn the keyboard over to reveal the ribbon cable underneath. Remove the cable from the motherboard by lifting the white release tab and gently pulling the cable away from the socket.

    • Lift the keyboard away from the baseboard to remove.

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  3. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • With the back of the laptop facing upright, press the switch shown to loosen the battery and remove it.

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  4. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With the laptop facing upright - remove the ribbon cable from the optical drive by lifting the white release tab and gently pulling the cable away from the socket.

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  6. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the optical drive out of the port on the right-side of the laptop.

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  7. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • With the back of the laptop facing upright, remove the following screws:

    • Ten 0.5 mm Phillips screws from the backboard

    • One 0.2 mm Phillips screw from the battery port

    • Three 0.1 mm Phillips screws from the optical drive slot.

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  8. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pry the back cover from the opposite side of the battery to reveal the internal components.

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  9. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Identify the hard drive as shown in the image.

    • Remove the 0.5 mm Phillips screws that secure the hard drive to the palm-rest.

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  10. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the hard drive ribbon cable from the mother board as shown by lifting the release tab and gently pulling the cable away from the socket.

    • To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, or in sleep mode.

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  11. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the hard drive off the palm rest.

    • Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

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  12. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  13. Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 0.2 mm Phillips screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

    • Lift the hard drive bracket off of the hard drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One Comment

Hi, appreciate your guide. What size hard drive will fit in here? I’m trying to replace it with an SSD, but want to get it right. Thanks!

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