Dell Precision 15-5540 (P56F003) Hard Drive Caddy Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive Caddy on your Precision 15-5540 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 15-5540 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 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision 5540 Hard Drive Caddy

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 15-5540 Hard Drive Caddy

Remove the 10 - M2 x 3mm Torx screws.

Step 1

  • Remove the 10 - M2 x 3mm Torx screws.
  • Remove the screws under the badge door.
Remove the 10 - M2 x 3mm Torx screws.Remove the screws under the badge door.Remove the 10 - M2 x 3mm Torx screws.
Unsnap & remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 2

Unsnap & remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unsnap & remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unplug the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the 4 - M2 x 4mm screws.
Unplug the battery cable.Remove the 4 - M2 x 4mm screws.
Remove the Battery.

Step 4

Remove the Battery.Remove the Battery.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 4mm bracket screws.

Step 5

Remove the 4 - M2 x 4mm bracket screws.Remove the Hard Drive Bracket.
Unplug the cable.

Step 6

Unplug the cable.Remove the Hard Drive Connector Cable from the Remove the Hard Drive Isolation Caddy.
Precision 5540 Hard Drive Caddy

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