Dell Vostro 500 (PP29L) Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive & Caddy on your Dell Vostro 500 (PP29L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 3 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Vostro 500 (PP29L) Hard Drive & Caddy.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Vostro 500 Hard Drive amp Caddy

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Vostro 500 Hard Drive amp; Caddy

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Vostro 500 (PP29L) Hard Drive & Caddy

Remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Remove the battery.
Hard Drive & Caddy

Step 2

  • Hard Drive & Caddy
  • Unscrew the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws that secure the hard drive to the base assembly and slide out the hard drive and caddy.
Unscrew the (2) 3mm x 3mm screws on both sides of the hard drive caddy and slide the caddy off.

Step 3

  • Unscrew the (2) 3mm x 3mm screws on both sides of the hard drive caddy and slide the caddy off.

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