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Use this guide to replace the SSD in your Dell Inspiron 3501.
Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you’re replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.
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Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 6 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
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Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws.
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Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the back cover and the laptop body.
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Pry upward to release the retaining clips.
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Repeat this procedure for the bottom-right corner of the back cover.
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At the sides of the laptop, insert your opening pick between the cover and body.
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Pry upward to release the remainder of the clips.
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Grab the cover by the edge closest to you.
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Lift the cover up. Swing it open so that the rear edge lifts up last.
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Completely remove the cover from the laptop.
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Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.
Newer Dell OEM batteries may not have a pull tab (or a tab as long as the one shown) on the connector to help. So, you can use 2 spudgers or your fingernails to press on both sides of the white part of the connector in order to gently pull out the battery connector.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 mm-long screw securing the silver SSD shield.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw.
The laptop will lack a thermal plate for M.2 PCIe SSD, if the laptop was bought with only a 2.5" SATA HHD/SSD. However, you may purchase the plate from Dell's OEM parts site.
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Lift the SSD cover straight off the SSD to remove it.
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Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.
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Pull the SSD straight out from its socket and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Dell Inspiron answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Dell Inspiron answers community for help.
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