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Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement

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If you need to replace the HDD of your Panasonic SDR H-100, follow this guide. The HDD is where the memory is stored for the camcorder. Without this the videos and pictures that are taken cannot be saved.

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  1. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Bottom Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Bottom Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four 4-mm screws on the bottom of the camcorder.

    • The screws are two different colors: three blacks and one silver.

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  2. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Side Screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the three 6-mm screws on the hand-strap side of the camera.

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  3. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove DC Input Terminal Screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull out the charging port (DC input terminal) cover and remove the 4-mm screw located next to the input terminal.

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  4. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove LCD Monitor Screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove LCD Monitor Screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip out the LCD screen to expose the inner screws. Remove the two black 4-mm screws.

    • One screw is located by the hinge of the LCD screen. The second is close to the upper-right corner of the camcorder body.

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    • Using a firm hold on both sides of the camcorder, gently pull apart the casing under the hand strap.

    • Pressure should be evenly distributed across entire device.

    • Detach gently so the ribbon cable is not damaged!

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  7. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Detach Ribbon Cable from Body: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use tweezers to grab the ribbon cable at the connection point and slowly lift it away from the connector.

    • This linkage point connects the HDD directly to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the two 4 mm silver screws located on the HDD casing.

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    • Gently pull the black plastic hard drive case away from the body of the camera. This will expose the hard drive (HDD).

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    • Pry off the HDD gently from the casing with a plastic opening tool.

    • Make sure to run the tool underneath the HDD as you pry it off.

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    • The HDD has been removed and ready to be replaced.

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

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