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Acer Aspire E1-531-2438 Hard Drive Replacement

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Computer slow or crashing, making grinding noises when running. This guide will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive on your Acer Aspire E1-531-2438.

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    • Unplug and power down the device before removing the battery.

    • Turn the device over so the back side is facing up.

    • Using a spudger, slide the orange latch to the right. This will release the battery, which should pop up from the device.

    • Use two hands tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward as shown in the images.

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    • Tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the device.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 9mm screws on the access panel.

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    • Using the indentation, pry open the access panel with your fingers or a spudger.

    • Remove the access panel to expose the hard drive, WiFi chip, and RAM modules.

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    • Grip the plastic tab on the hard drive, then pull to the left to unplug the drive from its socket.

    • Once free from the socket, lift the hard drive up and out of the device.

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

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