LaCie Rugged USB-C Circuit Board Replacement

Step 1 Overview




• This guide contains steps for the LaCie Rugged USB-C. There is no guarantee that the steps will be the same for different models.
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Step 2 Case Removal



• Remove the rubber case around the drive. You can just stretch it off.
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Step 3 Case Screws
• Remove these 4x Torx T8 screws
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Step 4 Case Removal
• Push on one side of the drive, where the white plastic is. Which side does not matter.
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Step 5 Preparing for Drive Removal
• Push GENTLY on the back side of the hard drive.
• DO NOT push more than is necessary to get the drive above the white plastic, as shown in the second picture.
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Step 6 Drive Removal
• Pull the drive gently out of the SATA connector.
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Step 7 Screw Removal
• Remove this Phillips 00 screw from the board.
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Step 8 Board Removal
• Slide the board out, making sure to keep any foam pieces intact.
• Do not let any foam pieces get damaged. They are important.
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