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3
Time Required
5 minutes
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- Hard Drive
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Hard Drive
- Loosen the screw holding the back panel for RAM in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Once loosened, lift the panel up and set it aside.
- The screw holding the panel in place should not come completely out. If it does, do not be alarmed as it will still screw back in.
Loosen the screw holding the back panel for RAM in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Once loosened, lift the panel up and set it aside.
The screw holding the panel in place should not come completely out. If it does, do not be alarmed as it will still screw back in.
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Step 2
- Remove the 11mm screw from the right side of the hard drive access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
- Remove the 3.5 mm screw from the left side of the access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
- Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel from the bottom.
Remove the 11mm screw from the right side of the hard drive access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the 3.5 mm screw from the left side of the access panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the access panel from the bottom.
Step 3
- Gently lift the hard drive from the left side and disconnect the SATA connector from the right side. Completely remove the hard drive.
Gently lift the hard drive from the left side and disconnect the SATA connector from the right side. Completely remove the hard drive.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Remy Secor - Dec 9, 2020
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I cannot lift up the “back cover” (step 1). I’ve twirled the screw left for minutes and tried to lift up the panel using a small flathead screwdriver and it will not lift up. HELP!