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Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you replace your hard drive. You may want to use this guide if your computer runs slow

What you need

  1. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure to power down your laptop before replacing your battery.

    • Turn your laptop upside down so that the battery component is facing you.

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  2. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Place your thumbs on the lock tabs.

    • Slide the tabs with your thumbs in an outward direction (in the direction of the arrows).

    • You should hear a click when you properly slide the tabs all the way.

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    • Pull the battery out of the laptop towards yourself to safely remove the battery.

    • If you are discarding the battery, please do not throw it away in the trash. Instead find a local battery recycling facility that will not damage the environment.

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  5. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the 3.5mm screws using a Phillips J0 Screwdriver by rotating the screwdriver in the counter clockwise direction.

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  6. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the L-shaped back panel to slide the panel off.

    • Note this may take force. If you have difficulties using the plastic opening tool, try to use your hands to pull the panel off.

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    • Pull the panel towards you to remove the panel.

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  8. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 3.5mm screws using a Phillips J0 Screwdriver by rotating the screwdriver in the counter clockwise direction.

    • Unscrew the one 4.45mm screws using a Phillips J0 Screwdriver by rotating the screwdriver in the counter clockwise direction.

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  9. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the cord that connects the Hard Drive to the Motherboard to disconnect it.

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  10. Samsung NP305E5A-A03US Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Hard Drive by lifting it towards you.

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Conclusion

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

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Necesito un hard drive model: NO305E5A-A05US

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