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Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove replace the hard drive in your Asus ROG GL551J, which can be completed in fewer than 3 steps.

What you need

  1. Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the device on a flat surface with the battery facing up.

    • Be sure to wear ESD or Rubber gloves to protect the computer components.

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  2. Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the latch found below the battery to the unlock position.

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  4. Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery out.

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  5. Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus ROG GL551J Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With laptop upside-down, locate and unscrew the two screws on the panel with the vents.

    • Slide the panel out and lift up to remove.

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    • The hard drive is the metal rectangle with the two soft padding bars attached to it.

    • Locate and remove the 4 screws holding the hard drive down at each corner using a PH000 Philips head.

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    • Locate the black plastic tab attached to the bottom of the hard drive and pull it straight outwards.

    • Failure to correctly disconnect the hard drive before pulling it up and out can damage the connectors.

    • Once the hard drive detaches from the connector, lift the hard drive up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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