Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Back Panel
  • 3 steps
  • Hard Drive
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

A hard drive is the component of a laptop or PC that stores data for a system, such as critical operating system data to everyday files users may store. If you’re having trouble with your laptop refer to this troubleshooting guide to diagnose and repair issues.

If this is your first time removing a hard drive or even if you are an expert it is always recommended that you back up the data on your hard drive semi-regularly especially if you are opening up the laptop.

What you need

Step 1

              Back Panel
  • Remove the three 5.7 JIS #1 screws from the bottom of the laptop.
  • Remove the two 6.7mm JIS #1 screws from underneath the feet of the laptop close to the exhaust vent.

Remove the three 5.7 JIS #1 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

Remove the two 6.7mm JIS #1 screws from underneath the feet of the laptop close to the exhaust vent.

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Step 2

  • Unclip the back plate using a plastic opening tool.

Unclip the back plate using a plastic opening tool.

Step 3

  • Carefully remove the back plate from the laptop.

Carefully remove the back plate from the laptop.

Step 4

              Hard Drive
  • Unplug the dual SATA/power cord from the hard drive.

Unplug the dual SATA/power cord from the hard drive.

Step 5

  • Lift the hard drive out of its enclosure and take off the plastic/rubber siding used to secure the hard drive in place.

Lift the hard drive out of its enclosure and take off the plastic/rubber siding used to secure the hard drive in place.

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

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