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Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly

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  1. Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • First, make sure that the battery lock is turned off.

    • The battery lock makes it so the battery doesn't accidentally fall out of your computer while it is running.

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    • Then, slide the other battery lock while pulling the battery out.

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  3. Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    $5.49
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    • Unscrew all five screws on the back panel with a Phillips #00 screwdriver

    • The screws will stay in the back panel, so when you remove it, you don't have to worry about organizing the screws.

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    Spudger
    $3.99
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    • Take a spudger and start to pry open the back panel. Finish prying it open with your hands.

    • Be extra careful and try not to break any clips in this process.

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  6. Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Start by removing these 2 screws.

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    • Then, pull one of the pull tabs left.

    • This shouldn't take too much force.

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    Phillips #00 Screwdriver
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    • With the hard drive out of the computer, we can start disassembling it.

    • Unscrew these 2 screws with a phillips screwdriver

    • The hard drive is a fragile part. Be careful when handling it.

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  9. Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Plastic Case: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Plastic Case: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Then, separate the plastic case from the hard drive in the places indicated.

    • After, the whole plastic case should come off.

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  10. Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Metal Plate: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Acer Extensa 4420 Hard Drive Dissasembly, Metal Plate: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Take the metal plate off with the pull tab indicated.

    • Be super careful after taking the metal plate off. Under the plate are exposed internals, which can be damaged easily.

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

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