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Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement

Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement

Clay Eickemeyer

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Dernière mise à jour le February 15, 2023

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Use this guide to replace the SSD in your Dell Inspiron 3501.

Before you perform this repair, back up your existing SSD if possible. If you’re replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: étape 1, image 2 de 2
    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 6 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

    • Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws.

  2. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unclip the front corners: étape 2, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unclip the front corners: étape 2, image 2 de 2
    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the back cover and the laptop body.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips.

    • Listen for a click sound when each clip releases.

    • Repeat this procedure for the bottom-right corner of the back cover.

  3. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unclip the sides: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unclip the sides: étape 3, image 2 de 2
    • At the sides of the laptop, insert your opening pick between the cover and body.

    • Pry upward to release the remainder of the clips.

  4. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 4, image 1 de 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 4, image 2 de 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 4, image 3 de 3
    • Grab the cover by the edge closest to you.

    • Lift the cover up. Swing it open so that the rear edge lifts up last.

    • Completely remove the cover from the laptop.

    • If the back cover is stuck to laptop body, use an opening pick to slide around the perimeter of the back cover to release any remaining clips.

  5. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 5, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 5, image 2 de 2
    • Pull the tab on the head of the battery cable away from the socket to disconnect the battery.

  6. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the SSD cover: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Unfasten the SSD cover: étape 6, image 2 de 2
    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 mm-long screw securing the silver SSD shield.

    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw.

  7. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD cover: étape 7, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD cover: étape 7, image 2 de 2
    • Lift the SSD cover straight off the SSD to remove it.

  8. Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 8, image 1 de 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 8, image 2 de 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 SSD Replacement, Remove the SSD: étape 8, image 3 de 3
    • Grip the edges of the SSD near the screw indent.

    • Pull the SSD straight out from its socket and remove it.

    • If it feels stuck, gently wiggle it side to side as you pull.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Dell Inspiron answers community for help.

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