Skip to main content

Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement, Hard Disk Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement, Hard Disk Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Put the Samsung dp515a2g face down on a surface that will not scratch the monitor.

  2. Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
    $4.99
    Buy
    • Gently insert an opening pick in the seam between the back panel and bezel.

    • Run the opening pick along the seam, carefully freeing the clips holding the back panel in place.

    • The back panel should come away without resistance.

  3. Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #000 Screwdriver
    $5.49
    Buy
  4. Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Once the shroud surrounding the hard drive is free, disconnect the hard drive by grasping the connector with one hand, and the shroud with the other hand and gently pull them apart.

    • Do not put the wires connecting the hard drive.

  5. Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung DP515A2G Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #000 Screwdriver
    $5.49
    Buy
    • Using the 000 Screwdriver remove the screw on each side.

    • The hard drive should pull free of the shroud.

Conclusion

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

4 other people completed this guide.

gatewaynomad

Member since: 09/07/10

1,153 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Team

Repair-O-Tech Member of Repair-O-Tech

Business

3 Members

1 Guide authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 8

Past 30 Days: 34

All Time: 513