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The Hard Drive or Solid State Drive (SSD) is the physical device that stores your data on your computer. This guide will show you how to replace it starting from a fully assembled device. You will need a Hard Drive or SSD to complete this guide and replace the current Hard Drive. You will need is the iFixit Opening Tool, a 00 Phillips-head Screwdriver, and a T5 Torx-Head Screwdriver.
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Place the laptop on its back.
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Remove the plastic covering to the Disk Reader.
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Locate the small hole on the side of the disk reader. Insert the T5 Torx head screwdriver (or device of similar thickness) to release the covering for the disk reader.
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Unscrew all visible screws.
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Use the T5 Torx Screwdriver and remove the four visible 6.5mm screws on the bottom of the laptop.
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One 2.5mm screw, is located where the disk reader was once located. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw that connects the bottom cover of the laptop to the bottom frame.
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Pry the gripper completely off to expose the two screws.
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Remove the 2.5mm screws under the gripper nearest to the hinge using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to pry off the back cover.
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Unplug the cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard.
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Remove the hard drive from the device.
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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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