ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD-DB71 M.2 SSD Replacement
Bradley Chavis and 4 other contributors
Last updated on Aug 1, 2023
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide goes over how to replace the M.2 SSD for the ASUS ROG Strix GL503VD-DB71 laptop using the quick access compartment found on the bottom of the laptop. Before starting, ensure that you have a compatible M.2 SSD for the laptop and the proper tools.
What you need
Fix Kit
This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.
Parts
Tools
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Completely turn off the laptop, lay it on a flat surface, and turn it over.
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Using a plastic pry tool, pry off the rubber tab to reveal the screw underneath.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the one 2 mm screw that is holding down the compartment cover on the bottom of the laptop.
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With a plastic pry tool, carefully pry open the cover on the bottom of the laptop starting where the screw was located.
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Once part of the cover is popped off, slide your pry tool around the edge of the entire cover until all the connectors unsnap.
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Locate the M.2 SSD and with a Phillips #0 screwdriver unscrew the 2.5 mm screw holding it down.
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With your hand, lift up the M.2 SSD and carefully pull it out of the connector slot making sure not to apply to much pressure.
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Take your new M.2 SSD and slide it back into the connector slot face up until it is fully in.
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Take the 2.5 mm screw that was holding down the M.2 SSD and with a Phillips #0 screwdriver screw it back into the slot to hold down the new M.2 SSD.
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Take the bottom panel and align it so the shape fits to the opening.
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Slide the left side of the cover back into the slot first so that the two extrusions fit into their openings.
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Carefully press down around all the sides of the bottom cover until all the connectors snap back into place.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, take the 2 mm screw that was holding down the cover and screw it back into the opening on the cover.
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