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Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you if you need to replace the hard drive in your laptop. Replacing the hard drive will fix any issues caused by a faulty hard drive. It is very straightforward and can be completed regardless of technical knowledge or skill level.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • With the Laptop off, turn it over.

    • The battery is located next to the screen hinges.

    • Move the locking tab located directly above the battery on the right side, all the way to the left. It will stay in place by itself.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the tab identical to the first one on the right side above the battery pack to the right. This tab is spring loaded, so be sure to hold it.

    • Insert your tool or your fingernail into the notch just above the center of the battery pack, and lift the battery pack out of the device.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screw on the back panel of the laptop covering the hard drive.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tools to remove the panel.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw next to the hard drive using the PH1 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55-A5300 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the silver tab connected to the hard drive up to take it out.

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Conclusion

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

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