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IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement

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    1. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Flip the laptop over and find the battery latch.

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    2. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Move the latch to the side with the unlocked symbol.

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    3. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Pry the battery out using your fingers.

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    1. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement, Hard Drive Disk: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Put on the anti-static wrist trap and clip it to a large metal object.

      • If you do not have an anti-static wristband, make sure to touch a large metal object to ground yourself before beginning to work on your replacement. Occasionally touch the metal object.

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    2. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Using a coin, remove the coin screw by turning counterclockwise.

      • It's best to use a thicker coin, such as a nickel.

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    3. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Using a plastic spudger, pry off the plastic cover by pulling it out.

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      • Utilizing your fingers, untuck the tab and pull to remove the hard drive.

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    5. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Using a screwdriver, remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise to remove the bracket.

      • four 3mm PH0 screws

      • The metal bracket is still attached with a weak adhesive tape, gently pry it off with a spudger.

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    6. IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 600E Hard Drive Disk Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • The top plastic piece is adhered with a weak adhesive. Gently pry it off with a spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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