Inspiron 15 3521 Service Manual

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

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

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Align 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) to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
Connect the interposer with the cable to the hard drive.
Align and place the hard-drive assembly along with the interposer and cable on to 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 screws (M2x3.5) to secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Connect the hard-drive flexible flat cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.