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Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

The Asus K55A-Si50301P Hard Drive Replacement Guide explains the tools and process used to replace/remove the Hard Drive as needed. The hard drive may occur to be damaged/faulty when general hardware such as screws become loose and release the drive from its connection. The Asus K55A-Si50301P Troubleshooting page may be referred to hereas needed.

What you need

  1. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press and slide the two battery retention clips on either side of the battery towards the unlock position.

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  2. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the right side retention clip so that the red indicator is showing.

    • The small graphic below the retention clip denotes locked and unlocked positions. The clip will stay put once moved into position.

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  3. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the retention clip on the left hand side of the laptop away from the battery.

    • Gently pull the battery out with your free hand.

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  5. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Lower Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8.5mm screws using a PH0 screwdriver.

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  6. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, gently pry the plastic cover away from its original position.

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  7. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull up and then towards you until the plastic cover is free.

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  8. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the (3) screws that hold the hard drive to the case.

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  9. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the SATA link from the hard drive by pulling back on the grey connector.

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  10. Asus K55a-si50301p Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws from each side of the hard drive tray.

    • Replace the hard drive with a new 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

So the link you give for the replacement hard drive is for a 3.5 inch drive instead of a 2.5 inch drive

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