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Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

You will need to remove the back plate of the netbook to access the hard drive. This is easily done by following the back removal guide.

What you need

  1. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the external battery on the bottom side of the device.

    • Locate the tab on the right side of the battery.

    • Shift the tab to the left.

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  2. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the tab on the left side of the device's battery.

    • Push the left tab to the right.

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  3. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery up from the device.

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  5. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement, Back Plate: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the 14, 3.93 mm, screws that need to be removed on the base of the computer.

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  6. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all 14 of the 3.93 mm screws using a PH1 screw bit.

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  7. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using two plastic opening tools remove the back plate.

    • These plastic opening tools have a flat-head that extends as a wedge which are utilized to separate pressure fit plastic components without causing any damage to them.

    • The back plate is now removed exposing all of the hardware components.

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  8. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the hard drive.

    • Remove the one 3.93 mm screw holding the hard drive in place using a PH1 screw bit.

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  9. Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP-NC10-KA02US Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the end of the hard drive farthest from where it is connected to the netbook. Then gently pull in the opposite direction of where the hard drive is connected.

    • Your hard drive is now removed.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks for your kindness.

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Where can I get the screws from

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