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Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Press and slide the two battery retention clips on either side of the battery towards the unlock position.

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    • Pull the right side retention clip so that the red indicator is showing.

    • The small graphic below the retention clip denotes locked and unlocked positions. The clip will stay put once moved into position.

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    • Pull the retention clip on the left hand side of the laptop away from the battery.

    • Gently pull the battery out with your free hand.

  4. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Lower Back Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two 8.5mm screws using a PH0 screwdriver.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tool, gently pry the plastic cover away from its original position.

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    • Gently pull up and then towards you until the plastic cover is free.

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    • Remove the (3) screws that hold the hard drive to the case.

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    • Disconnect the SATA link from the hard drive by pulling back on the grey connector.

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    • Remove the two screws from each side of the hard drive tray.

    • Replace the hard drive with a new 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive.

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

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So the link you give for the replacement hard drive is for a 3.5 inch drive instead of a 2.5 inch drive

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