Introduction
A faulty hard drive can be the underlying cause of many issues with a laptop. This guide will take your through the steps necessary to replace the hard drive so you can get back to using your computer.
What you need
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Push both tabs away from the center of the device.
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While both are in the fully unlocked position, slide the battery out.
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Remove this 4 mm Phillips #8 screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Firmly, but gently pull the cover towards you.
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After moving the cover about 2 centimeters, you can lift and remove it.
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Remove these four 4 mm Phillips #8 screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Gently lift the hard drive up, however do not remove it.
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Firmly grasp the base of the connector at the bottom of the hard drive.
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Gently pull the connector off to free the hard drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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I want to change this HDD with a SSD drive. How do I know which drive to look for? Do i need some kind of adapter or i just have to plug it?
