Dell Inspiron 17 (5749) Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation

Created by on June 22, 2015
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive & Caddy on your Inspiron 17 (5749) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 17 (5749) Hard Drive & Caddy.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe

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Inspiron 17 5749 Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 17 (5749) Hard Drive & Caddy

Lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Lift the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Carefully pry up the access door.

Step 2

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully pry up the access door.
Carefully pry up the access door.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.

Step 3

  • Remove the screw.
  • Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.
Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.Remove the screw.
Remove the caddy.

Step 4

  • Remove the caddy screws.
  • Remove the caddy.
Remove the caddy.Remove the caddy screws.

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