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Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement

Introduction

The hard disk drive is an essential component to a laptop. This guide will show you how to safely remove and replace your hard disk drive when your device needs a new one.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use two fingers to pull the ridged lock tabs on the bottom of the computer toward the edges. This will unlock the battery.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Holding the left tab in place, use the groove located between the two tabs to pry the battery up and out.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 7mm Phillips screw located on the back panel of the device using the J1S Phillips head screwdriver.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry the back panel out of the laptop using the spudger tool

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate and unscrew the five 3.5mm screws holding the hard drive in place using the J1S Phillips head screwdriver

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the HDD towards the sticker on the left.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C855-S5115 Hard Disk Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 2mm Phillips screws from the HDD tray securing the disk using the J1S Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Remove the hard drive from the tray.

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Conclusion

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

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