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Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement

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  1. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Bottom Screws: step 1, image 1 of 2 Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Bottom Screws: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 4-mm screws on the bottom of the camcorder.

    • The screws are two different colors: three blacks and one silver.

  2. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove Side Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 6-mm screws on the hand-strap side of the camera.

  3. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove DC Input Terminal Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the charging port (DC input terminal) cover and remove the 4-mm screw located next to the input terminal.

  4. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove LCD Monitor Screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Remove LCD Monitor Screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Flip out the LCD screen to expose the inner screws. Remove the two black 4-mm screws.

    • One screw is located by the hinge of the LCD screen. The second is close to the upper-right corner of the camcorder body.

    • Using a firm hold on both sides of the camcorder, gently pull apart the casing under the hand strap.

    • Pressure should be evenly distributed across entire device.

    • Detach gently so the ribbon cable is not damaged!

  5. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, Detach Ribbon Cable from Body: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use tweezers to grab the ribbon cable at the connection point and slowly lift it away from the connector.

    • This linkage point connects the HDD directly to the motherboard.

  6. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement, HDD: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4 mm silver screws located on the HDD casing.

  7. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull the black plastic hard drive case away from the body of the camera. This will expose the hard drive (HDD).

  8. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Pry off the HDD gently from the casing with a plastic opening tool.

    • Make sure to run the tool underneath the HDD as you pry it off.

  9. Panasonic SDR H-100 HDD Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • The HDD has been removed and ready to be replaced.

Conclusion

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

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