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Dell XPS 15-L502X Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide includes work with small components and data storing components. Be gentle and cautious of static when working with these parts.

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  1. Dell XPS 15-L502X Hard Drive Replacement, Front Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Before prying up on the cover, you may have to first remove a screw located inside the battery compartment (M2X3) and release the two latches. If you don't release the latches, you may snap the cover.

    • Pry up the top of the cover first by using a spudger to wedge in between the cover and base of the computer.

    • Once the spudger is between the cover and the base of the computer, wedge underneath the remaining border surrounding the keyboard.

    • Cracking sounds are normal. Be careful and take your time removing this panel.

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    • Work your fingers underneath the cover. Then, delicately pull the cover off of the computer.

    • The mouse pad is connected to the rest of the computer via two cables underneath the cover. These cables must be unhooked before the cover can be completely removed.

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    • Unhook the cables connected to the mouse pad by flipping up the black tabs that hold either cable in place.

    • Releasing these cables can be done by hand or by using a spudger.

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  5. Dell XPS 15-L502X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the Hard Drive away from the mouse pad to disconnect/unplug it.

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    • Pull the tab up and out to remove the Hard Drive.

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

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