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Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement

Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement

Johnathan Hammond

Johnathan Hammond and 2 other contributors

Last updated on November 4, 2019

10 - 20 minutes
Moderate
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Introduction

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In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive.

What you need

Tools

  1. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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  2. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Pry the Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the base cover along the edges to loosen it.

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  3. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the base cover from the computer.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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  5. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the battery cable from its connector on the system board.

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  6. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Release the Tabs: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Release the tabs that secure the battery in the battery bay.

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  7. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the battery from the computer.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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  8. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard drive assembly in an upward direction to release it from its compartment on the computer. Remove the hard drive from the computer.

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  9. Dell Vostro 5480 Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive assembly.

    • Lift and remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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