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MSI GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Is the hard drive malfunctioning when saving files? If so, this hard drive guide will allow you to remove the hard drive.

What you need

  1. MSI GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 3 MSI GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 3 MSI GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off the laptop before proceeding.

    • Unscrew the 15 screws on the bottom panel using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Pry open the back cover with a plastic prying tool.

    • Unplug the battery cable from the motherboard to prevent a ground fault. Either use your hand or a pair of tweezers to unplug the battery cable.

    • Too much pressure from the spudger can break the clips that secure the back panel, but some flex is not dangerous.

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    • Disconnect the SATA cables from the motherboard using a plastic spudger.

    • Gently pull out the SATA cables out of the ports.

    • Grab the auburn color cable and lift up the hard drive. Slide out the hard drive while holding onto the cable.

    • Cables are fragile. Do not apply excessive force.

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Conclusion

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

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