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The hard drive is the main storage for the computer which includes the opperating system, files, photos, and videos. This is often replaced when the drive becomes full.
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Close the display and turn over the computer.
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Use a J0 bit tipped screwdriver to unscrew the one 6 mm Phillips screw on the RAM cover.
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Lightly lift the RAM cover up and at an angle, away from the computer.
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Use your fingers to carefully pull the securing clips on the RAM away from each other.
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Remove the popped up RAM by pulling it away from the connection.
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Slide the CD/DVD drive on the side of the laptop out using your fingers.
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Using a J0 bit screwdriver, unscrew the one 2 mm Phillips screw.
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Lift the plastic yellow flap on the system board.
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Use the J0 Bit screwdriver to remove the one 6 mm Phillips screw in center of the system board that is connected to the keyboard.
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Flip over the computer and open the display.
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Insert a spudger next to the plastic indents located at the top of the keyboard and gently pry to release the securing clips.
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Lift the keyboard off of the computer.
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Flip the keyboard over onto the palm-rest assembly.
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Flip the little black securing bar near the base of the ribbon with a spudger to release the ribbon from the computer.
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Close the display and turn over the computer.
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Remove all 7 rubber screw caps with tweezers.
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Use a J0 Bit tipped screwdriver unscrew the seven 6 mm Phillips screws on the back casing of the laptop.
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Flip the computer over and open the display.
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Pull on the blue tabs to disconnect the palm rest assembly from the computer.
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Use J0 Bit screwdriver to remove all four 6 mm Phillips screws.
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Gently wedge the nylon spudger underneath the palm-rest assembly to release the latches.
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Continue this process on all sides of the computer edges until the assembly pulls off.
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Remove the palm rest assembly.
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Use a J0 Bit screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm Phillips screws securing the battery located near the bottom of the laptop.
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Lift the tiny black tab and pull the battery out at a slight angle.
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Lift up the bottom of the hard drive which is located at the bottom of the laptop.
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Gently pull the drive out at an angle using your fingers.
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Using a J0 bit tipped screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm black screws on both sides of the hard drive bracket.
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Slide the hard drive out of the bracket.
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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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Worked perfectly, right down to the last screw under the memory.
You are a lifesaver! Thank you.
Thanks! These instructions worked very well for me, and I performed my battery and disk upgrades successfully!
This guide was straight forward and gave me the exact step by step instructions! Good job!
Even a dumbass as myself would understand this and follow through. Thank you author!!!
