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Velocity NoteMagix M10 A82 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to safely remove the hard drive from the NoteMagix M10 A82 netbook.

What you need

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    • Place the notebook on the table, with the battery facing away from you.

    • Slide the switch from "lock" to "unlock" with your right hand on the right side of the computer.

    • Maintain holding the right switch in the "unlock" position.

    • Use your left hand to slide the left switch from "lock" to "unlock".

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    • Maintain both left and right switches in the "unlock" position.

    • Use your forefingers to push the battery out of the computer.

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    • Unscrew the two 3.65mm Phillips #1 screws on the plate marked "HDD".

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    • Lift the HDD plate off of the back to reveal the hard drive.

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    • Use the spudger to push the area above the connector on the hard drive to the right.

    • Lift the hard drive gently from the computer with the spudger.

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Conclusion

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

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