Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement This guide is the step by step process of how to replace the laptop's hard drive.
Written By: Timothy INTRODUCTION The hard drive is the main source of virtual storage for the laptop. All pictures, documents, and programs are located within it. This guide will show you how to replace a hard drive if it is not functioning. The hard drive cover will be removed to access the hard drive.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
New Hard Drive (1)
iFixit Opening Tools (1) Magnetic Project Mat (1)
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 1 — Remove the Hard Drive Cover
Unscrew the single 6.7 mm screw in the middle of the hard drive cover with the Phillips Precision Screwdriver.
The screws in this process are small. Use a magnetic mat to ensure you do not lose them! Make sure device is closed during this process and turned completely off. Failure to do so could result in electrocution.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 2 — Remove the Hard Drive Cover
Use a plastic opening tool to pop off the cover
Step 3 — Remove the Screws Securing the Hard Drive
Take out the four 6.7 mm screws that hold the hard drive and the mounting plate in place.
Keep these screws separate as they are a different size than the cover's screw.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 4 — Remove the Hard Drive
Remove the hard drive from its location.
Unplug the hard drive from the mother board.
Step 5 — Remove the Hard Drive from the Mounting Plate
Unscrew the four 4.5 screws from the edges of the mounting plate to remove the hard drive.
These screws are a different size than the others. Keep them separate.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 6 — Insert the New Hard Drive
Place the new hard drive into the mounting plate and replace the screws removed in the previous step.
To reassemble the device, follow the steps in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-04-20 07:38:39 PM.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement This guide is the step by step process of how to replace the laptop's hard drive.
Written By: Timothy INTRODUCTION The hard drive is the main source of virtual storage for the laptop. All pictures, documents, and programs are located within it. This guide will show you how to replace a hard drive if it is not functioning. The hard drive cover will be removed to access the hard drive.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
New Hard Drive (1)
iFixit Opening Tools (1) Magnetic Project Mat (1)
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 5
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 1 — Remove the Hard Drive Cover
Unscrew the single 6.7 mm screw in the middle of the hard drive cover with the Phillips Precision Screwdriver.
The screws in this process are small. Use a magnetic mat to ensure you do not lose them! Make sure device is closed during this process and turned completely off. Failure to do so could result in electrocution.
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www.iFixit.com
Page 2 of 5
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 2 — Remove the Hard Drive Cover
Use a plastic opening tool to pop off the cover
Step 3 — Remove the Screws Securing the Hard Drive
Take out the four 6.7 mm screws that hold the hard drive and the mounting plate in place.
Keep these screws separate as they are a different size than the cover's screw.
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www.iFixit.com
Page 3 of 5
Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 4 — Remove the Hard Drive
Remove the hard drive from its location.
Unplug the hard drive from the mother board.
Step 5 — Remove the Hard Drive from the Mounting Plate
Unscrew the four 4.5 screws from the edges of the mounting plate to remove the hard drive.
These screws are a different size than the others. Keep them separate.
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Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hard Drive Replacement
Step 6 — Insert the New Hard Drive
Place the new hard drive into the mounting plate and replace the screws removed in the previous step.
To reassemble the device, follow the steps in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-04-20 07:38:39 PM.
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