Introduction

Is your device loading files slowly or the files are corrupted? Use this guide to remove and replace the hard drive in your laptop.

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    • Unplug and power off your laptop.

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    • Close your laptop .

    • Place your laptop face down on a flat surface.

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    • Unlatch the lock on the top right of your laptop first.

    • You will need to pull on the lock on the left side and remove the battery at the same time

    • The left lock is a spring lock and needs constant pressure applied in order to stay open.

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    • Remove the three 3mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Gently pull on the access panel to remove it.

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    • Remove the four 4mm Phillips #0 retaining screws.

    • The hard drive caddy is the large piece of metal with black circles.

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    • Next, lift up the hard drive and pull towards you. Lift up the end of the hard drive that is not plugged into the computer.

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    • Slide your hard drive out of the metal piece by unscrewing the sides.

Conclusion

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

Kyle Duby

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