Acer Aspire M5-583P-6423 Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 130605

Description: Hard drives are a common failure point on a PC....

Steps:

1. Turn the computer off and close it. Disconnect the charging cable from the laptop and place the laptop upside down.
2. Remove seventeen M2.5x8mm screws on the back cover of the laptop with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

3. Push the back cover up from each side using the iFixit opening tool.
4. You’ll hear a popping sound as you lift the back cover.
5. Once the back cover is separated, you’ll see all the internal components of the laptop.

6. Pull the rainbow cord out by using the iFixit opening tool on each side of its connecting slot.
7. This step can be done by using your fingers, but its highly recommended to use the iFixit removal tool instead.

8. Remove the M2.5 x 3mm screw that holds down the battery using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

9. Lift the battery up from its edges and pull back slightly towards the hinges to remove the battery.
10. The battery is now detached from the laptop and can be set aside.

11. Remove two M2x3mm screws by using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

12. Lift the hard drive and grip the gray housing from the sides. Then, pull apart the hard drive and the housing.
13. Do not pull on the cord. Doing so repetitively will damage it.