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ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement

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ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement

Introduction

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The mSATA SSD is used as a cache for the HDD to substantially speed up disk operations and reduce boot time.

What you need

Parts

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    5
  • Spudger
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    1. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, Remove the Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the device over and remove the ten 5.7 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    2. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use a spudger or your fingers to go around and lift the edges and release the back panel.

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    3. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Using a spudger, lift up the plug connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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    1. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, SSD Card: step 4, image 1 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, SSD Card: step 4, image 2 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, SSD Card: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the I/O Board ribbon cable from the motherboard.

      • Flip up the retaining latch with a spudger.

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    2. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Grasp the ribbon cable by the blue tab and pull it straight out from the connector.

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    3. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect the I/O Board ribbon cable from the I/O board.

      • Flip up the latch with a spudger.

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    4. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Grasp the ribbon cable by the blue tab and pull it straight out from the connector.

      • Remove the ribbon cable to expose the SSD device.

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    5. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • If present, remove any insulating sheet covering the SSD.

      • Remove the single retaining screw.

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    6. ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, Unplug the SSD from the motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 ASUS VivoBook S400C SSD Card Replacement, Unplug the SSD from the motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Grasp the SSD by the sides and slide it out of the connector.

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Conclusion

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

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