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ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your ASUS VivoBook S400C hard drive is making clicking and humming sounds, or if your programs are repeatedly crashing, use this guide to replace your hard drive. Before beginning, make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.

Note: As this is a 2.5” hard drive, if you are looking to replace this hard drive be sure to get one that is 2.5”s.


What you need

  1. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement, Remove the Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the device over and remove the ten 5.7 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or your fingers to go around and lift the edges and release the back panel.

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  3. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger, lift up the plug connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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  5. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 5.7 mm screws holding the battery to the laptop.

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  6. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift the battery up and out of the device.

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  7. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three Phillips #0 screws holding the the hard drive in place:

    • Two 3.8 mm screws.

    • One 5.7 mm screw.

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  8. ASUS VivoBook S400C Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull left and lift out the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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