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Dell Inspiron 11-3152 Solid State Drive Replacement

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This guide will show you have to get to and remove the Solid State Drive. It is responsible for the storage of data and start up of your computer.

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    • Flip the computer over.

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    • Remove all nine 5mm Phillips head screws from the back cover using #0 Phillips head.

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    • Gently use a spudger to pull the cover away from the rest of the laptop. The cover will come off after you use the tool on two or three sides.

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    • Make sure that the power is off.

    • After taking off the back panel, you will see the battery located at the bottom of the computer system. It's black and is clearly labeled "dell battery".

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    • Locate the battery at the bottom of the computer and remove the four 3mm screws with a Phillips #0 head that hold the battery down.

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    • Remove the Solid State Drive wire from the battery clip by detaching the wire.

    • This can be done by gently pulling the connector away from the battery clip.

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    • Remove the battery from the computer system by gently lifting it from the side.

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    • The Hard Disk Drive is the silver box at the left middle portion on top of the battery.

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    • Remove the no - fuss ribbon connector which connects the Solid State Drive to the motherboard.

    • Pull the two white clips with your fingers to release the connector pins.

    • After the pins have been opened, detach the ribbon connector by gently pulling it out from the port.

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    • Remove all three 2mm screws holding down the Solid State Drive by using a #0 Phillips head.

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    • Remove the two ZIF connectors , which connect Hard Disk Drive to the motherboard.

    • Pull apart the black tape on top of the ZIF connector with fingers

    • Pull the tape upwards with your fingers to remove the ZIF connector.

    • If you are having trouble, use the spudger to pry it up.

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    • Remove the tape attached to the Solid State Drive by simply pulling them off with fingers.

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    • Remove the Solid State Drive by simply lifting it away from the laptop.

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

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