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Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If you’re experiencing a hardware failure or just want an upgrade to your device’s performance, this guide will walk you through the steps of replacing your hard drive.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the laptop.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.

    • Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.

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  3. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.

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  5. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.

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  6. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  8. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.

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  9. Toshiba Tecra Z50-A Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the hard drive.

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    • Pull out the plug from the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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