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Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your disk drive is not reading any disks or can not open, then this guide will help you quickly replace it.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upward and the battery is on top.

    • Slide the tab below the battery to the left.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide and hold the tab on the right side of the battery to the right.

    • While holding the right tab, slide the battery upward and out its socket.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement, Disk Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8mm Phillips #1 screw that holds the disk drive in place.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry out the disk drive.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 Disk Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Once the disk drive becomes loose, slowly slide it out and set it aside.

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Conclusion

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

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