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

Step 1 Getting access to the screws that hold the back cover in place




• 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.
Step 2



• Slowly tilt the keyboard towards the front but not too far as the flat cable is still connected.
Step 3
• 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.)
Step 4 Removing the screws that hold the back cover in place
• 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.
Step 5 Removing the back cover
• Open the back cover to get access to:
• the HDD-bays
• the RAM modules
• the WiFI module
Step 6 Preparing the SSD or HDD
• If you haven't done so already now is the time to mount your SSD or HDD in the caddy.
Step 7
• 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.

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