Asus A53U-ES21 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

A malfunctioning hard drive can be the underlying cause of many issues with your laptop. This guide will explain how to replace your hard drive.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Make sure the laptop is off.
  
  Flip the laptop upside down so that the battery is facing you.
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2. Step 2
  Move the two sliders towards the outer edge of the laptop.
  
  Pull the battery out with your left hand while holding the right slider.
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1. Step 3 Hard Drive
  Remove the 5mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
  
  Use the iFixit opening tools to remove the hard drive panel.
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2. Step 4
  Pull upwards on the black ribbon on the end of the hard drive.
  
  Pull the hard drive out from its socket and remove it from the device.
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Conclusion

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

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