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Acer Aspire E1-531-2438 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Computer slow or crashing, making grinding noises when running. This guide will show you how to remove and replace the Hard Drive on your Acer Aspire E1-531-2438.

What you need

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    • Unplug and power down the device before removing the battery.

    • Turn the device over so the back side is facing up.

    • Using a spudger, slide the orange latch to the right. This will release the battery, which should pop up from the device.

    • Use two hands tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward as shown in the images.

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    • Tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the device.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 9mm screws on the access panel.

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    • Using the indentation, pry open the access panel with your fingers or a spudger.

    • Remove the access panel to expose the hard drive, WiFi chip, and RAM modules.

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    • Grip the plastic tab on the hard drive, then pull to the left to unplug the drive from its socket.

    • Once free from the socket, lift the hard drive up and out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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