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Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop.

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  1. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Getting access to the screws that hold the back cover in place: step 1, image 1 of 3 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Getting access to the screws that hold the back cover in place: step 1, image 2 of 3 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Getting access to the screws that hold the back cover in place: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Use a small flathead screwdriver or the flat end of a spudger to gently push down the five pins just above the top row of keys that secure the keyboard to the laptop.

  2. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop.: step 2, image 1 of 2 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop.: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slowly tilt the keyboard towards the front but not too far as the flat cable is still connected.

  3. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop.: step 3, image 1 of 2 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop.: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • With a spudger carefully unlock the socket by pushing the white part to the left. Pull the ribbon cable straight out of its socket.

    • (For a clear view the photo shows where to push after the cable was already removed; push both from upper side as bottom side of the socket.)

  4. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Removing the screws that hold the back cover in place: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these seven screws with a JIS #1 (or PH 1) to unlock the back cover.

    • Here you can see the slot for an extra RAM module.

    • When finished close the laptop and turn it over.

    That “open spot” marked in orange that says it’s a “slot for an extra Ram modulde” is bogus. Both slots (there are two) are found on the other side, sandwiched one over the other (the yellow box in step 5 photo).

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  5. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Removing the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 3 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Removing the back cover: step 5, image 2 of 3 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Removing the back cover: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Open the back cover to get access to:

    • the HDD-bays

    • the RAM modules

    • the WiFI module

  6. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Preparing the SSD or HDD: step 6, image 1 of 2 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Preparing the SSD or HDD: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • If you haven't done so already now is the time to mount your SSD or HDD in the caddy.

  7. Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Placing the SSD or HDD: step 7, image 1 of 2 Adding a SSD or second HDD to a Asus N73J laptop., Placing the SSD or HDD: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently slide your new SSD/HDD in the empty HDD bay. And do not forget to secure it to the body of the laptop with a few screws.

    tres instructif.et pratique .

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Conclusion

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

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Why take off the keyboard to install an SSD? Would not removing the back drive bay cover be all that is necessary to gain access to the drive bays?

William - Reply

You have to remove the keyboard in order to get access to the screws that hold the back cover in place.

EricV -

Great help with the pics. Thank you so much

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