Why! WDi7SSD SSD Hard Drive Replacement

Written By: Felice Suglia
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Why! WDi7SSD SSD Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Replace the 120GB SSD hard drive with an equal or larger hard drive.

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    • Make sure the computer is disconnected from the power source.

    • Turn the computer over

    • Remove the 6 Allen screws with a 2mm Allen key.

    • Carefully lay down the back, the side to the right and left of the case.

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    • Now open the bottom of the case like you would open a book. All components are mounted on that.

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    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four screws on the heatsink that cools the processor unit.

    • Remove the heatsink.

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    • The SSD is now visible.

    • Now flip the computer over and use the Allen wrench to loosen the 1.5 mm screws fixing the SSD.

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    • Disconnect the first cable from the SSD. You must press the lever down to do this.

    • The cable may not loosen easily. In this case, carefully use a little force, but not too much.

    • Pay attention do the orientation when assembling. Otherwise, the SSD and cable can be damaged.

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    • Disconnect the second cable from the SSD. You must press the lever down to do this.

    • The cable may not loosen easily. In this case, carefully use a little force, but not too much.

    • Pay attention do the orientation when assembling. Otherwise, the SSD and cable can be damaged.

Conclusion

To reassemble the device, follow the instructions in reverse order.

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