Difficulty

Easy

Steps

13

Time Required

                          2 - 10 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Preparation
  • Although not required, it is recommended that you format the new drive before putting it in the laptop.

Although not required, it is recommended that you format the new drive before putting it in the laptop.

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Step 2

  • Be sure to have a USB Drive or DVD with your preferred OS on it, so you can reinstall your OS after installing the new drive.

Be sure to have a USB Drive or DVD with your preferred OS on it, so you can reinstall your OS after installing the new drive.

Step 3

              Battery
  • Shut down the computer.

Shut down the computer.

Step 4

  • Unplug the laptop.

Unplug the laptop.

Step 5

  • Close the laptop’s lid and flip it over.

Close the laptop’s lid and flip it over.

Step 6

  • Pull back on the battery removal tab.

Pull back on the battery removal tab.

Step 7

  • Remove the battery.

Remove the battery.

Step 8

              Hard drive
  • Remove the 2 screws from the hard drive panel.

Remove the 2 screws from the hard drive panel.

Step 9

  • Remove the hard drive panel.

Remove the hard drive panel.

Step 10

  • Disconnect the hard drive by pulling it back.

Disconnect the hard drive by pulling it back.

Step 11

  • Use the black hard drive removal tab to remove the hard drive.

Use the black hard drive removal tab to remove the hard drive.

Step 12

  • Remove the 4 screws from the hard drive enclosure.

Remove the 4 screws from the hard drive enclosure.

Step 13

  • Remove the hard drive from it’s enclosure.

Remove the hard drive from it’s enclosure.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Remember to reinstall your operating system after putting in a new drive!

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