Asus ROG G53SW-XT1 Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 106547

Description: This guide will demonstrate how to remove and...

Steps:

1. Unplug the power cable and flip the computer over.

2. Unlock the battery by pushing the switch to the right.

3. Push and hold the left switch, then pull the battery out.

4. Insert a spudger, or plastic opening tool, into these five slots and pry upwards to pop up the keyboard.

5. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables from the motherboard.

6. Insert your screwdriver into the locking mechanism and slide it to the left. This will unlock the hand rest and allow you to pull it free.

7. Remove the fourteen Phillips #0 screws.

8. Flip the laptop over and pull off the bottom cover.

9. Place your fingers along the left edge of the hard drive cover, and slide it to the right, then lift up.

10. Remove the Hard Drive and case from the laptop.
11. Remove the four Phillips #0 screws from the hard drive case.

12. Slide the hard drive out of the casing.