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Asuspro HHD Replacement

What you need

    • Remove the battery.

    • All screws can be removed using a PH1 screwdriver. There are 3 basic sizes. Remove in order and put into an ice cube tray or muffin tray to keep them in order.

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  2. Asuspro HHD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asuspro HHD Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using guitar pics, pop off the clips around the edge to release the case. There is a center clip that is not accessible so care in needed to release this one.

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    • The drive in in the top RH corner when the battery connector is towards you.

    • There is a ribbon cable across it, that needs to be removed first.

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  5. Asuspro HHD Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the while plastic strip to release the ribbon cable. Do this at both ends to release the cable and remove it.

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    • Remove the 4 retaining screws and then slide the unit back away from the connector (the black tab at the bottom of the photograph. It will then come free without bending the pins.

    • Warning! do not try and lift it out before you have slid the unit from the connector!

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  7. Asuspro HHD Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • You can see that there is space allowed for the drive to slide out in its case.

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    • Removed drive in case.

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  9. Asuspro HHD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 screws in the edge of the case to release the drive.

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    • Drive is now free to be replaced.

    • Reverse the procedure to insert a replacement HHD or SSD drive.

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Conclusion

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

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