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Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Is your device loading files slowly or the files are corrupted? Use this guide to remove and replace the hard drive in your laptop.

What you need

  1. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug and power off your laptop.

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  2. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Close your laptop .

    • Place your laptop face down on a flat surface.

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    • Unlatch the lock on the top right of your laptop first.

    • You will need to pull on the lock on the left side and remove the battery at the same time

    • The left lock is a spring lock and needs constant pressure applied in order to stay open.

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  5. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive Access Door: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  6. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull on the access panel to remove it.

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  7. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4mm Phillips #0 retaining screws.

    • The hard drive caddy is the large piece of metal with black circles.

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  8. Hannspree SN12E2 Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Next, lift up the hard drive and pull towards you. Lift up the end of the hard drive that is not plugged into the computer.

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    • Slide your hard drive out of the metal piece by unscrewing the sides.

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Conclusion

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

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