Vostro 15 3510 Service Manual

Installing the 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 hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of installing the HDD

Slide and install the hard-drive into the hard-drive bracket.
Install the four (M3x3) screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket.
Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
Align and place the hard-drive assembly on to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replace the four (M2x3) screws to secure the hard drive assembly to the palm-rest.
Connect the hard drive cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.