| == In this guide, this will demonstrate how to remove a Hard Disk Drive to replace it. == |
| === The hard drive is a key component of the device in terms of storage so ensuring proper replacement when needed is important. === |
| === Before you begin following this guide, back up existing data. === |
| == Faulty Hard Drive == |
| * If your device is demonstrating issues such as frequent error failures, corrupted data, files, and folders, and blue screen of death this may indicate there is a faulty hard drive. You will need to replace it. Use the guide below to help you replace your hard drive. |
| * Before you begin using this guide, make sure you have inspected your device throughly for similar symtpoms mentioned above before making hardware changes. |
| * Make sure the device is not powered on before proceeding with the the guide steps and disconnected from any external power source. |
| * Second, proceed safely but rapidly to prevent any potential data loss using a new hard drive that better works for your system. |