Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 minutes

Sections

3

  • Back Panel
  • 2 steps
  • Battery
  • 1 step
  • Hard Drive
  • 1 step

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Introduction

If your files are not being properly stored, or your computer warns that it cannot recognize your hard drive, you will likely have to replace the hard drive. There is also a possibility that your hard drive may simply be filled. In that case, try and delete unnecessary files that are stored on the hard drive. Consult our troubleshooting guide to confirm these issues and determine if your hard drive should be replaced.

This guide will provide you with instructions to replace your hard drive. Before starting this process, make sure to completely shut down your device and disconnect any external devices.

What you need

Step 1

              Back Panel
  • Remove twelve 4.0 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove twelve 4.0 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Use a nylon spudger to pry open the back of the laptop and remove it.

Use a nylon spudger to pry open the back of the laptop and remove it.

Step 3

              Battery
  • Remove the three 4.0 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
  • Unplug the cable connected to the RAM.
  • Carefully remove the battery.

Remove the three 4.0 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Unplug the cable connected to the RAM.

Carefully remove the battery.

Step 4

              Hard Drive
  • Lift the hard drive either by hand or with a spudger.
  • Unplug the connector cable to remove the hard drive from the laptop.

Lift the hard drive either by hand or with a spudger.

Unplug the connector cable to remove the hard drive from the laptop.

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

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