Toshiba Satellite C55-C5268 Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 74619

Description: The hard drive of a laptop is where all the...

Steps:

1. Unplug and power off the laptop.
2. Unscrew the two 9 mm Phillips #1screws holding the battery in place.

3. Grab the battery and pull it away from the laptop to remove it.
4. This doesn't require a lot of effort, so you don't have to pull too hard.

5. Unscrew the 10 9.0 mm screws holding the back panel on using a Phillips head #1 screwdriver.

6. Using a metal spudger can damage sensitive components.
7. Insert a metal spudger tool in the seam between the back cover and the laptop itself. Gently run the spudger around the edge to pop the cover off.

8. Pry up the back panel from the rest of the laptop using a spudger.
9. It is best to start around the USB port and work your way around the edge until the panel completely snaps off.

10. Pull the two rubber stops upward to move them out of the way and free the hard drive.

11. Slide the hard drive to the right towards the stops. This disconnects it from the motherboard.
12. This will require some force to slide the hard drive.

13. The hard drive can be lifted out for replacement.