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Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement

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Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will show you how to replace the hard drive for the Alienware P18G M14X R1. To replace the hard drive you will need to remove the battery and the Optical drive.

What you need

Fix Kit

This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.

Parts

Tools

    1. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Loosen the top left and top right 6.5mm PH1 screws that hold down the back cover.

      • The screws will not be able to be removed from the back cover. They can only be loosened or tightened.

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    2. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide back cover forward using your thumbs.

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    3. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Lift up the cover and set aside exposing the internals of the computer.

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    1. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Make sure the laptop is turned off before starting.

      • Using PH1 screwdriver loosen the two screws on the right of the battery.

      • The screws will not be able to be removed from the battery. They can only be loosened or tightened.

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    2. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Pull battery up using the tab provided.

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    3. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the clip connecting the battery to the computer.

      • Set battery aside.

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    1. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Unscrew the four 6.35mm screws using the PH1, that hold down the optical drive.

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    2. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Using the plastic opening tool unclip the white connector holding down the orange cable.

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    3. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Using the tab on the optical drive, lift the optical drive out of the computer and set it aside.

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    1. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Loosen the three 6.35 mm screws using the PH1 screw driver, to release the hard drive.

      • The screws will not be able to be removed from the hard drive. They can only be loosened or tightened.

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    2. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the tab on the hard drive slowly and carefuly because there will be a cable attached to it.

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    3. Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the clip away from the hard drive to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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