Dell Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) Hard Drive & Caddy Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive & Caddy on your Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) Hard Drive & Caddy.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5442 Hard Drive

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 14 5442 Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) Hard Drive & Caddy

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 1

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Carefully pry up & remove the Access Door.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 2

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Use the pull tab to remove the Battery.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.
  • Lift the Hard Drive out and move it to the right.
  • Unplug the hard drive connector.
Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.Lift the Hard Drive out and move it to the right.Unplug the hard drive connector.
Remove the 4 - M3 x 3mm screws on both sides of the caddy.

Step 4

Remove the 4 - M3 x 3mm screws on both sides of the caddy.Remove the Hard Drive Caddy.

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