Asus Q503UA-BSI5T17 Hard Drive Removal

はじめに

The ASUS Q503UA-BSI5T17 is a 2 in 1 touch-screen portable PC with a 15.6-inch screen. This guide will show a step-by-step process on how to remove the hard drive. Removal of the hard drive is necessary if the hard drive begins to fail or dies.

Signs of a failing hard drive are a blue screen error when starting the PC, the PC not starting at all, a “file not found” error when turning on the device , an increase in the amount of corrupted files on the PC, and a loud ticking or scratching sound coming from the device.

Removal of the hard drive may also be necessary to reach other components of the PC or to upgrade for more storage space.

Steps 4 through 6 require handling of the battery and disconnecting it. Make sure the device is completely shut off and unplugged from any chargers or wall ports before working on the device. Be extremely cautious when working with the battery as breaking it can ruin your device.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Battery Replacement

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Flip the computer upside down. In order to ensure that the correct side is up, you should be able to read the sticker that indicates the serial number on the bottom.

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手順2

Remove the ten circled screws along the perimeter of the laptop with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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手順3

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Starting from the top right corner, use a plastic prying tool to separate the cover from the laptop. Use light pressure to prevent the plastic from breaking.
You should feel the frame coming loose. If necessary, use spacers to keep the frame from locking back into place.
Repeat the above step around the laptop until you are able to lift the cover.

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手順4 Battery

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Remove the five screws holding the battery in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Screw locations are approximate. If you find screws to be located elsewhere, please update this step with their correct locations.

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手順5

Disconnect the battery connection.

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手順6

Grab and lift the battery from the top right-hand side.
If all screws are removed, it should come out with no struggle at all.

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手順7 Hard Drive

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Once you opened the laptop, the hard drive is located on the bottom right from where the battery is.

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手順8

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four screws surrounding the hard drive.

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手順9

Disconnect the cable that is connected to the hard drive by lifting the edge slightly and sliding it horizontally away from the connector.
Remove the hard drive.
You may need to further remove the metal mounting brackets from your old hard drive then install them on your new hard drive before reinstallation.