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5

Time Required

                          30 minutes

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Introduction

A T8 Torx screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1

              Hard Drive
  • After completing the initial disassembly, you may proceed to hard drive replacement.

After completing the initial disassembly, you may proceed to hard drive replacement.

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Step 2

  • First, you will need to remove the five T8 torx screws that mount the hard drive to the internal frame.
  • Next, you will remove the mounting frame and the plastic shield.

First, you will need to remove the five T8 torx screws that mount the hard drive to the internal frame.

Next, you will remove the mounting frame and the plastic shield.

Step 3

  • You can use a spudger (tool shown in photo) to remove the ribbon cable from the hard drive.

You can use a spudger (tool shown in photo) to remove the ribbon cable from the hard drive.

Step 4

  • Carefully, pry the ribbon away from the pins.

Carefully, pry the ribbon away from the pins.

Step 5

  • Attach the ribbon cable to the new hard drive and follow steps 1-3, in reverse, to complete the installation.

Attach the ribbon cable to the new hard drive and follow steps 1-3, in reverse, to complete the installation.

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

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