Samsung NP-N102S-B05PH Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will demonstrate how to replace the hard drive of your Samsung NP-N102S-B05PH laptop.

Replacing the hard drive is a quick way to solve any issues resulting from common hard drive issues including; a slow startup, random crashes, corrupted files, and problems with opening files and media. A faulty drive can result from many things, including running at total or near-full capacity.

If the hard drive has been tested and is causing issues, it's a good idea to replace it and possibly upgrade storage capacity.

Before beginning this repair, power off your laptop and unplug your device from the power adapter.

What you need

Step 1 Hard Drive

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Before replacing a hard drive, have a backup of original files if files are needed to be recovered afterward.
Power down your laptop, and position the laptop with the bottom cover facing upwards.

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Step 2

Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the nine 6.5 mm screws.

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Step 3

Use an opening to pry off the bottom cover, clips.
Potential for device damage. Before proceeding, be sure to be grounded, as existing static can be transferred and cause significant damage to the device. Wear an anti-static wristband for additional protection.

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Step 4

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm bracket screws holding the hard drive onto the motherboard.
Take care not to remove the screws holding the bracket to the motherboard, as you will need that bracket to attach the next hard drive.

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Step 5

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Lift the hard drive up and gently pull off the SATA cable that is currently connected to the board.
The hard drive is now fully removed from the laptop.

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