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Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement

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If you’re experiencing a hardware failure or just want an upgrade to your device’s performance, this guide will walk you through the steps of replacing your hard drive.

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  1. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn off the laptop.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.

    • Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.

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  3. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.

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    • Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.

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    • Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.

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  9. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift up on the hard drive.

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    • Pull out the plug from the hard drive.

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

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