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2 - 4 minutes
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Step 1
Remove battery and base cover
- Before performing this task, make sure you turn off the computer and disconnect every external drive from it, whether it’s a USB drive, power charger, or wireless adapter.
- Remove battery and base cover from the computer.
Before performing this task, make sure you turn off the computer and disconnect every external drive from it, whether it’s a USB drive, power charger, or wireless adapter.
Remove battery and base cover from the computer.
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Step 2
Disconnect hard drive cable
- Disconnect the computer hard drive’s cable. [1]
- Loosen and remove the screws that lock the hard drive bracket. [2]
- Take off the hard drive bracket; this will release the hard drive. [3]
Disconnect the computer hard drive’s cable. [1]
Loosen and remove the screws that lock the hard drive bracket. [2]
Take off the hard drive bracket; this will release the hard drive. [3]
Step 3
Remove hard drive
- Remove the computer’s hard drive.
Remove the computer’s hard drive.
Step 4
Put in new hard drive
- Put the new hard drive in the computer.
Put the new hard drive in the computer.
Step 5
Hard drive bracket top
- Put the hard-drive bracket on top of the hard drive.
Put the hard-drive bracket on top of the hard drive.
Step 6
Tightening screws on hard drive
- Tighten the screws so that they can lock the computer’s hard drive.
Tighten the screws so that they can lock the computer’s hard drive.
Step 7
Connecting hard drive cable to system board
- Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board connector.
Connect the hard-drive cable to the system board connector.
Step 8
Install battery and base cover
- Install the battery and base cover.
Install the battery and base cover.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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