Inspiron 15 3520 Service Manual

Installing the hard drive

NOTE:Systems with a 4-cell battery configuration do not support a hard drive.

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 provide 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 (M3x3) screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
Connect the hard drive cable to the hard drive assembly.
Place the hard drive assembly on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive assembly to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the four (M2x3.5) screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Connect the hard drive cable to the connector on the system board.