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Introduction

In order to remove the Hard Drive safely, be sure to take out the battery first. The Hard Drive is under a panel on the laptop and can be ejected by removing screws.

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Step 1 Hard Drive

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Turn the laptop over and orient it as shown.

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Step 2

Slide the two latches towards the center of the battery to release it.

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Step 3

Use your fingernail or a plastic tool to lift the battery. Rotate the battery up and away to remove from the laptop.

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Step 4

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 7.7 mm screws from the hard drive cover and place it to the side.

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Step 5

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Remove the four screws (Length: 7.7 mm) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver that hold the hard drive in place.
Use the tab to slide the hard drive away from the laptop.
Set the disconnected hard drive away from the laptop.

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Step 6

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Remove the four screws (Length: 7.7 mm) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver that cover the hard drive.
Use the tab to pull up on the metal cover and remove it.
You are now free to replace the hard drive.