Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement

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Alienware P18G M14X R1 Hard Drive Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

6 - 10 Minuten

Einleitung

This guide will show you how to replace the hard drive for the Alienware P18G M14X R1. To replace the hard drive you will need to remove the battery and the Optical drive.

Werkzeuge

Ersatzteile

Schritt 1

Loosen the top left and top right 6.5mm PH1 screws that hold down the back cover.
The screws will not be able to be removed from the back cover. They can only be loosened or tightened.

Schritt 2

Slide back cover forward using your thumbs.

Schritt 3

Lift up the cover and set aside exposing the internals of the computer.

Schritt 4

Make sure the laptop is turned off before starting.
Using PH1 screwdriver loosen the two screws on the right of the battery.
The screws will not be able to be removed from the battery. They can only be loosened or tightened.

Schritt 5

Pull battery up using the tab provided.

Schritt 6

Disconnect the clip connecting the battery to the computer.
Set battery aside.

You don’t have to disconnect the drive. Just move it out of the way.

Michael Maxson - 29/01/21

Schritt 7

Unscrew the four 6.35mm screws using the PH1, that hold down the optical drive.

Schritt 8

Using the plastic opening tool unclip the white connector holding down the orange cable.

Be VERY gentle lifting STRAIGHT up on this clip or you can snap it off. Thank God for super glue.

Michael Maxson - 29/01/21

Schritt 9

Using the tab on the optical drive, lift the optical drive out of the computer and set it aside.

Schritt 10

Loosen the three 6.35 mm screws using the PH1 screw driver, to release the hard drive.
The screws will not be able to be removed from the hard drive. They can only be loosened or tightened.