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In this video I will show how to replace a hard drive or install SSD drive in Dell XPS
15 9550, 9560 laptop To disassemble Dell XPS 9550, XPS 9560 you
will need next tools: Phillips 1 screwdriver
Torx T5 screwdriver Plastic tool
Tweezers Also I recommend using a magnetic mat in repair
process and laying out each screw step-by-step during disassembly, which is especially useful
in the case of the Dell XPS 9550 or XPS 9560 models.
This laptop has a lot of screws of different sizes and it is very important not to confuse
them during assembly.
In the description, I’ll leave links where to buy all the necessary tools.
Turn the laptop over and remove all the screws on the bottom cover.
Next, take a plastic tool and begin to open the case of laptop.
I recommend using a plastic tool so as not to damage the laptop case when you opening.
Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.
Remove the screws securing the hard drive cage.
Now remove the screws on the hard drive and remove the bracket.
The Dell XPS 9550 and XPS 9560 laptop has a 2.5 inch hard drive with SATA interface.
You can install any Hard Drive or SSD compatible with SATA interface in Dell XPS 9550 or XPS
9560.
In the description, I left a link where to buy a new HDD or SSD for Dell XPS 9550, 9560
laptop.
Also in the description left a link to the video, where I explain the difference in the
types of SSD and Hard Drive between M2 SSD.
The Dell XPS 9550 and XPS 9560 laptop has M2 slot for install an M2 SSD, so I recommend
watching this video.
After installing the new SSD, you will need to transfer the old operating system to a
new drive, or install a new operating system.
In the description I left links to the video where I will show how to transfer Windows
OS to a new SSD or how to install a new operating system on a new SSD drive.
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