Inspiron 15 3515- Service Manual

Installing the hard drive assembly

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

The following images indicate the location of the hard drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the hard drive

Place and slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.
Replace the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
Connect the hard drive cable to the hard drive.
Place the hard drive assembly on the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive assembly to the screw holes on the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard drive assembly to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board.