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Toshiba Portege M300 Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide will go through the steps needed to install a new hard drive.

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    • Turn the computer over onto its back.

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    • Slide the lock on the left side to the unlock position.

    • Slide the lock on the right side to the unlock position until there is a clicking sound.

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    • Remove the battery by sliding it away from the laptop.

    • Make sure the two locks from the previous step are in the unlocked position while sliding the battery away.

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    • Turn the computer over onto the back.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screw from the hard drive cover.

    • Lift and remove the cover.

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    • Carefully remove the hard drive from the IDE cable by pulling on the black connector.

    • Do not pull the orange cable.

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    • Remove the two gray rubber covers from both ends of the hard drive.

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

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