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We will replace the hard drive in this guide. The only necessary tools are a screwdriver and a spudger/plastic opening tool.
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Remove the grey scuff guard at the bottom of the PC by pressing down on it, and pulling it away.
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Lift the hinge and remove the grey rubber tabs on either side of the PC’s model information.
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Remove the two 7.62mm Phillips #1 screws beneath the rubber tabs under the hinge and the four 7.62mm Phillips #1 screws where the scuff guard was removed.
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Remove the two 4.74mm Phillips #1 screws under the hinge (near the hinge joints) and a 4.74mm Phillips #1 screw under the handle.
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Use 1-2 plastic opening tools or nylon spudgers to firmly pry open the back panel.
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Disconnect the three cables connecting the back panel ports to the motherboard.
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Flip up the locking latch holding the two ribbon cables with a plastic opening tool and pull the cables out.
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Gently wiggle the third connector out of its socket.
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Remove the four 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws on the outer casing of the hard drive.
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Gently pull the hard drive away to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Remove the four 3.5 mm Phillips #1 screws on the edges of the outer casing, two on each side.
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Separate the hard drive from the casing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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