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Toshiba Tecra 8200 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your Toshiba Tecra 8200 is running slowly or you are unable to save documents, your hard drive may need replacement.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Tecra 8200 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the device and unplug the power cord.

    • To remove the battery, flip the device, so that the bottom is facing upward.

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    • Slide the battery to the right side until you hear a click.

    • Carefully remove the battery from its compartment.

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    • Locate the hard drive panel.

    • Remove the single screw labeled F4 by using a Philips size #00 screwdriver.

    • Save the screw, as it will be needed for reassembly.

    • Remove the panel, exposing the hard drive.

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    • Pull the tab to remove the hard drive.

    • Insert the new hard drive by pushing it into the compartment, leaving the new "pull" tab exposed.

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    • Tuck the "pull" tab back into the hard drive compartment.

    • Replace the panel.

    • Replace the single F4 screw.

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    • Identify the connector pins on the battery.

    • Line up the connector pins on the battery with the connector pins on the computer and push inward to reconnect the battery.

    • Slide the exterior panel towards the center of the computer to lock the battery in place.

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Awesome Thanks!

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