Desktop Pc Hard Drive Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          15 minutes

Sections

Left Panel
2 steps
Right Panel
2 steps
Hard Drive
4 steps

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Step 1

              Left Panel

Unplug the computer from the power supply before any maintenance or disassembly.
Remove the two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case. You only need to remove the screws that hold down the panel.
These screws can usually be removed by hand.
Be sure to wear an anti-static bracelet or use an anti-static mat to ensure important components are not damaged by static electricity.

Unplug the computer from the power supply before any maintenance or disassembly.

Remove the two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case. You only need to remove the screws that hold down the panel.

These screws can usually be removed by hand.

Be sure to wear an anti-static bracelet or use an anti-static mat to ensure important components are not damaged by static electricity.

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Step 2

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer. Slide the panel towards the back of the computer and lift it up to remove.
If there is a fan mounted on the side panel, make sure to unplug the cable before fully removing the panel.

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer. Slide the panel towards the back of the computer and lift it up to remove.

If there is a fan mounted on the side panel, make sure to unplug the cable before fully removing the panel.

Step 3

              Right Panel

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case.

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case.

Step 4

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer.

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer.

Step 5

              Hard Drive

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding the hard drive in place.

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding the hard drive in place.

Step 6

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding in the other side of the hard drive.

Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding in the other side of the hard drive.

Step 7

Slide the hard drive out from the metal casing.

Slide the hard drive out from the metal casing.

Step 8

Remove the cables from the back of the hard drive.

Remove the cables from the back of the hard drive.

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

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Jack G - Nov 7, 2020

Footnote: the processing of removing a drive from your system may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of your system, or if you built it yourself; the manufacturer of the case.

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