Dell Inspiron 17-7737 Hard Disk Drive Replacement

Written By: Mark Batista

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Dell Inspiron 17-7737 Hard Disk Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This is a replacement guide for the Dell Inspiron 17-7737 hard disk drive. The hard drive is the long-term memory and archive of a computer and is one of a computer's most essential parts in working conditions.

Disclaimer: Please be cautious in regard to swollen batteries, as battery acid is extremely toxic to humans, any puncture or leak can be a major issue if left unnoticed or unresolved.

Tools

Step 1

Close the display and turn the computer over.
Remove the 5 mm screw on the left-hand side of the battery cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Loosen the captive screw on the right-hand side using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 2

Pry out the battery cover from the computer base using an opening tool.

Step 3

Remove the three screws that secure the battery to the base using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 4

Using the adhesive pull tab, pull and lift the battery out of the computer's base.
If using any tools to get ahold of the adhesive tab, try not to puncture your battery, as battery acids are extremely toxic to humans.