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Repair information for the Asus Transformer Book T100TA. Released ~2013. Model number: T100TA .

How do I replace the SSD correctly?

So, a few months back, I wanted to do a little bit of shopping, so I went to the thrift store to be able to find something like a computer for "fun".

I ended up finding this Asus laptop for only $10! Amazing. Took it home, charged it, and it booted up to some random person's account.

Yep, the smart person that donated this laptop/tablet decided it was too hard to sign into their Microsoft account and click a few buttons to clear all data from said laptop.

Now I have their first name, last name, children photos, and email. Remember kids, clear your computers.

Now I'm stuck with a bitlocker blocking my way, and with my only contact with this person not responding, and a tech nerd saying the laptop is impenetrable, I need a new plan.

This is where replacing the SSD came in.

If I replace the SSD with a new one with Win 10 installed, I could bypass the bitlocker and have another computer to mess around with and sell about 2 months later.

Problem, I don't know how to repair anything.

I never EVER touched a repair tool once in my life, and I'm not smart enough to know how to take off glass without breaking it.

TL;DR: I bought computer with personal info, no way of clearing because of bitlocker, want to replace SSD to bypass bitlocker, too stupid to be able to repair properly.

So, how can I take apart this device, replace the SSD, and put it back together again without damaging anything as a beginner.

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You might have a look at tutorials like these, link 1 and link 2, check if it is the same model, order something compatible (any 2.5" SATA SSD should be good) and try to replace it (no special tools required, any basic kit should be enough)

Random advice - As Win 10 is EOL in a couple of months and this does not support Win 11, maybe have a look at some user-friendly Linux distros (eg Kubuntu, Mint). For the old disk, before getting rid of it, if possible wipe it with a secure erasure tool and/or destroy it physically (strong magnet)

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