Introduction

In this replacement guide, you will safely remove and install a hard drive.

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    • Flip your Chromebook over so the bottom is facing up.

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    • Locate the 6 mm Phillips #00 screw that holds the back cover together. Use your driver with the PH00 bit attached to unscrew it.

    • Once completely unscrewed, carefully lift the cover off.

    • Place the screw and cover safely to the side for now.

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    • Now take your anti-static wrist strap and place it tightly on your wrist.

    • Attach the alligator clamp of the wrist strap to something that will ground yourself to avoid possible electric zaps.

    • The location chosen in the picture is recommended.

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    • Locate the hard drive.

    • Locate the four 3 mm Phillips #00 screws on each corner of the hard drive.

    • Take your driver with the PH00 bit attached and unscrew all four screws.

    • Place the screws off to the side for now.

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    • Once all the screws are out, gently pull the hard drive out as pictured.

Conclusion

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

Nicholas Latorre

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