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Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If you are looking to upgrade your hard drive or replace a faulty one, this guide will give you the knowledge on how to do so.

What you need

  1. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the laptop is powered down before continuing.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten 3mm Phillips head screws on the base of the laptop.

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  2. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to pry open the rear cover at either hinge.

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  4. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the cover with your fingers and gently lift it away from the board.

    • Be careful not to break any tabs on the cover when lifting it off.

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  5. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #0 screws shown.

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  6. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Take hard drive out of the port by sliding the component to the left.

    • There is only one way it comes out of the connector. If it seems too hard to push out you are probably going the wrong way.

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  7. Asus Q501LA-BBI6T03 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once the hard drive has been removed from the connector, use your thumb to get under and lift the hard drive out.

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Conclusion

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

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