Asus Tuf Gaming Fx505Dy Hard Drive Replacement Repair Guide

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Steps

8

Time Required

                          15 - 25 minutes            

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2

• Back Case
• 4 steps
• Hard Drive
• 4 steps

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Introduction

Hard drives form the backbone of modern file storage in computers. However, they are susceptible to sudden impacts, drops, or magnetic interference. Hard drives generally store files at a cheaper gigabyte/cost rate than solid state drives. Hard drives, due to the sensitive reading technology and internal disks, generally fail after three to five years of service. While this guide is for a 2.5-inch hard drive disk, solid state disks of the same form factor follow the same instructions and are compatible.

A faulty hard drive or full hard drive can cause the device to not boot to the operating system or have trouble reading and writing to the drive. Check the troubleshooting guide before replacing the drive, as many relevant issues are caused by software or infections. A full hard drive can be replaced by one with more storage, but backups should be made, and if the full drive is the boot drive, a copy of the operating system installation disk should be made or acquired first.

If your drive has anything of value you want to keep, make a backup or move the files to a new disk first. To prevent data or identity theft, ensure your old drive has been properly cleaned and wiped or destroyed before recycling. Recycling can be done through local partners or online. One such program is run by Western Digital on their website.

Make sure to fully shut down the device and unplug any chargers and peripherals before beginning.

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Step 1

              Back Case               

• Turn off the laptop.
• Disconnect the charging cable.
• Failure to disconnect the charging cable and power down the computer could result in personal or property damage.
• Flip the laptop so the back is facing up.

Turn off the laptop.

Disconnect the charging cable.

Failure to disconnect the charging cable and power down the computer could result in personal or property damage.

Flip the laptop so the back is facing up.

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Step 2

• Remove the five 6 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
• Remove the six 13 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the five 6 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the six 13 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 3

• Insert the plastic opening tool at a corner and pry up along the edges, leaving the back side with the hinges for last.
• Do not insert the opening tool too far into the laptop to avoid damaging internal components.

Insert the plastic opening tool at a corner and pry up along the edges, leaving the back side with the hinges for last.

Do not insert the opening tool too far into the laptop to avoid damaging internal components.

Step 4

• Gently lift up the back panel to release any remaining clips on the side with the hinges and remove the panel.

Gently lift up the back panel to release any remaining clips on the side with the hinges and remove the panel.

Step 5

              Hard Drive               

• Remove the two 6 mm screws holding the hard drive enclosure in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the two 6 mm screws holding the hard drive enclosure in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 6

• Slide the enclosure away from the motherboard slot to unplug the hard drive, then remove the drive and enclosure from the device.

Slide the enclosure away from the motherboard slot to unplug the hard drive, then remove the drive and enclosure from the device.

Step 7

• Remove the three screws holding the hard drive in the enclosure. The screws in the images are 4 mm Phillips #2, although screw size may vary.

Remove the three screws holding the hard drive in the enclosure. The screws in the images are 4 mm Phillips #2, although screw size may vary.

Step 8

• The hard drive should move in the enclosure and can be freely removed.

The hard drive should move in the enclosure and can be freely removed.

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

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