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Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the netbook over.

    • Be sure to unplug the netbook and power off the device while working.

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  2. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Push open both tabs on either side of the battery.

    • The tab on the left will click open and stay in place until you close it.

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  3. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the tab on the right open, while you remove battery with your other hand.

    • Pull the battery straight out ensuring that you don't damage any connectors.

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  4. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Open the netbook to find the four small grooves along the top of the keyboard.

    • Pry the keyboard up using the plastic opening tool.

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  5. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Tilt the keyboard away from you to access the connector. Gently push the lock toward the screen to unlock it and slide the ribbon out.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  6. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the netbook over and remove the eight 6.5mm screws using the J0 Phillips head screwdriver.

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  7. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the netbook back over and remove the ten 4.5mm screws using the J0 Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Remove the cover plate by sliding the plastic opening tool around the entire edge of the plate.

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  8. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Flip up the retaining flap on the ZIF connector. Then, pull the blue tab for the touchpad connector before removing the cover plate completely.

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  9. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 4.6mm screws with the J0 Phillips head screwdriver.

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  10. Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1201N Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the hard drive to the right and then lift it straight out of the netbook.

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Conclusion

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

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