hard drive replacement (2.5-inch SATA) - iFixit Repair Guide

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What you need

Step 1 removal of bottom case

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remove the feet with a spudger

Step 2

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Remove the 11 screw with a PH0 screwdriver.
The screws are identical

Step 3

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Insert a spudger between the bottom cover and the keyboard module, then go around the whole cover to uncip everything.
Remove the bottom cover from the computer.

Step 4

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You now have acces to the inside of the machine.

Step 5 hard drive

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remove the metal piece holding the hard drive in place

Step 6

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slide the hard drive to the left to remove it from the connector
it may be necessary to slightly lift the back of the hard drive
you can then remove it completely from the computer

Conclusion

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

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