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Asus VivoBook Q302LA-BHI3T09 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide can help fix issues such as file corruption, irregular booting, or can be used to upgrade the hard drive. If the drive is defective, follow this guide to replace the existing hard drive.

What you need

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    • Before doing a repair or replacement make sure the laptop is fully shut off.

    • Using the JIS #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the ten 10 mm screws that hold the back casing in place

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    • Insert the flat edge of the opening tool in between the back casing to remove the back casing.

    • Try to use the opening tool at multiple points. Lifting the back casing abruptly could damage the laptop.

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    • Using the JIS #0 Screwdriver, remove the five 3.0 mm screws that hold down the hard drive casing.

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    • Lift the hard drive up and remove the power supply cable connected to it.

    • Make sure to pull on the plastic head and not the actual wires to prevent tearing them.

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    • Carefully peel back and remove the plastic hard drive cover to reveal the two 3.0 mm screws on the hard drive casing.

    • Using a JIS #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two 3.0 mm screws on the side of the metal casing to remove the hard drive itself.

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Conclusion

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

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