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Dell Latitude D630 Hard Drive Replacement

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Introduction

The hard drive is where you store permanent files on your laptop. If your hard drive is damaged and does not operate properly any more, or you simply want a larger and/or faster one, you can replace it with a new one.

This guide will teach you

  1. Where the Hard Drive is located
  2. how to remove safely
  3. Tools needed to complete the replacement

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    • Shutdown the computer, detach it from any power source, and make sure the laptop is closed with its latch securely shut.

    • Turn the laptop over so its bottom is facing you.

    • The laptop pictured comes with a palm rest attached to the battery case. This part may not be present on your laptop. Regardless, the steps are exactly the same.

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    • Using two index fingers, slide the battery latches outward.

    • While still holding the latches out, use your thumbs to slide the battery out towards you.

    • Once the battery is dislodged, you can let go of the latches and remove the battery.

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    • Position the closed laptop upside down.

    • Unscrew the screw closest to the hard drive opening and the one diagonally to the right. This will loosen the hard drive.

    • Do not unscrew this screw!

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    • Place thumb on the hard drive cover and get a firm grip.

    • Pull the hard drive out slowly to avoid any further damage to the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the screw on the right side to remove cover.

    • Slide cover off.

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

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I appreciate the guide my good sir. Very helpful.

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Is the hard drive replaceable to 2.5-inch SSD? for example Kingston a400.

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