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Asus Eee PC 1201HAB Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If you are having troubles with your hard drive, this guide will teach you how to remove and replace it.

What you need

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    • Use a plastic opening tool and carefully pry the top panel from the base.

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    • Slowly lift the keyboard from the base.

    • Disconnect the attached ribbon from under the keyboard.

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    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Lay the laptop with the back facing up.

    • With a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the eight 6mm screws on the back of the laptop.

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    • Slide the tabs outward to remove the battery.

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    • Flip the device so that you are facing the screen.

    • Remove the ten 4mm screws on the silver panel under the keyboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, remove the top panel of the laptop.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 4mm screws connecting the hard drive.

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    • Remove and replace the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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