Dell Inspiron 3501 User Manual

Steps
1. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive.
5. Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
6. Slide and remove the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive.
Installing the hard drive
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components

Dell Inspiron 3501 Specifications

General

Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Operating System	Windows 10 Home
Battery	3-Cell Battery, 42 WHr (Integrated)
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Display
RAM	8GB DDR4 2666MHz
Storage	1TB HDD (5400 rpm)
Weight	1.83 kg
Ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Audio jack
Wireless	802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Camera	720p at 30 fps HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers
Dimensions	363.96 x 249 x 19.9 mm
Processor	Intel Core i3-1005G1