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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Hard Disk Drive Replacement

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If the computer is booting directly to the BIOS screen and there is enough RAM, then use this guide to replace the Hard Disk Drive.

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    • Turn off laptop before starting.

    • Flip the switch on the right to the unlocked position.

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    • Hold the switch on the left and pull the battery up towards you, using the marked tab, to take it out.

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    • Use a JIS #0 screwdriver to unscrew the two 4.6 mm screws at the base of the casing.

    • Pull off the part of the case that's now loose by the indicated tab.

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    • Use the JIS screwdriver head to remove the 3.7mm long JIS #0 screws at the base of the hard drive.

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    • Next, use the pull tab to pull down and detach the hard drive from the connector.

    • Now the hard drive is loose and can be lifted straight out of the laptop.

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

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