Buffalo Linkstation mini LS-WSXL Disassembly

ID: 139299

Description: Hard drive failed? Want to increase the storage...

Steps:

1. Using a thin blade, gently prise the strip-sticker from the front of the unit.

2. There are two catches to release on the front face.
3. Using the iFixit opening tools, insert the first blade between the long opening and the first hole.
4. The second blade should be inserted between the third and fourth holes
5. Gently manipulate the tools to disengage the catches.
6. Open the case wider to be able to get the ifixit tools in the gap on the side of the unit - go to the next step.

7. The first catch is next to the rubber foot. Insert the tool under the lip and lift the side to disengage the catch
8. The second catch can be found at the beginning of the vents, use the same technique to open the catch
9. Repeat the steps on the opposite side and the lid will come off.

10. Pull the until out of the case, there are no catches, it is simply held in.
11. Place the unit on it's side and remove the metal plate that is clamped to the board.
12. Turn the unit over the remove the second plate.
13. The hard drives can now be removed.

14. The unit is now disassembled, assembly is simply done in the reverse order.
15. When reassembling the unit, pay attention to the orientation of the metal plates.