Introduction

The hard drive (HD) is where all your files are stored. Be sure you have a compatible hard drive when replacing it. Be very gentle when handling the hard drive, because any damage to the exterior may result in ruined data.

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    • Remove any power cords and turn the laptop off. Attempting to replace part of the laptop while power is running through it may cause electrocution or damage to the device.

    • Flip laptop face down and rotate so the battery is facing toward you.

    • The battery is not shown in this picture.

    • To remove the battery, place one finger on each of the two black slide tabs. Push each tab toward the center of the laptop to release the lock.

    • Slide the battery toward you and lift it out of the laptop.

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    • With the laptop facing down, rotate it so the battery pack is facing away from you.

    • Remove the six 1.5 mm Phillips #1 screws on the back panel of the laptop.

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    • Insert a finger into one of the slots on the bottom panel.

    • Gently lift the upwards, and the back panel of the laptop will come off easily.

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    • Rotate the laptop 90 degrees towards you so that you are looking at the empty battery compartment.

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    • Remove the 2.0 mm Phillips #3 screw located beneath the battery compartment.

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    • Lay the laptop flat on its back.

    • Gently pull left on the black tab, located on the left side of the hard drive, until it pops out.

    • Slowly lift the tab up and pull the hard drive out of the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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