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    Acer x1200 Hard drive removal

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rreff, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. rreff

    rreff Newbie

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    i have a x1200 that i need to remove the hard drive from, i have the case open and can see it sitting below the dvd drive. will i have to remove the dvd drive and other things to get at the hard drive or is there a simpler way i don't see. Any help or direction for disassembly welcome.
     
    rreff, Jul 23, 2009
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  2. techiediva

    techiediva Notebook Consultant

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    look to the corner of the optical drive, there is a little metal tab that has one screw going into the power supply. remove that.

    then pop off the front bezel, and the optical drive and hard drive will come out as one.
     
    techiediva, Jul 23, 2009
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    stevetamis Newbie

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    Thanks, for your help but Will it damage my hard drive or any internal parts during removal of it. Or should i take it to service station.
     
    stevetamis, Jul 24, 2009
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    rreff Newbie

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    Thanx for the reply it helped.
     
    rreff, Jul 27, 2009
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