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    Can't remove HDD from bracket

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Cryptocat, May 6, 2011.

  1. Cryptocat

    Cryptocat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Still trying to replace one of my g73jh HDDs with an SDD:

    - removed the hard drive from the laptop
    - removed the four screws attaching the hard drive to its bracket

    But the hard drive wouldn't budge. I followed the directions in the official ASUS dismantling manual, and those were the only four screws shown as needing to be removed.

    What am I doing wrong? Do I need to get a new bracket for my SDD (Crucial 300 128GB)? Do I need to apply more force? If so, in what direction?

    Thanks.
     
    Cryptocat, May 6, 2011
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  2. KuroLionheart

    KuroLionheart Notebook Deity

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    Slide it up or down? Put some force it, if the screws are out then it won't break. You don't need a bracket necessarily but you will need someone in there to keep it in place.
     
    KuroLionheart, May 6, 2011
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  3. Necrosan

    Necrosan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Pull the disk out?
    It doesn't get any easier....
     
    Necrosan, May 6, 2011
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    Codenamefa Notebook Evangelist

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    Could be taped in, my g73jw was like that when i upgraded the hdd's
     
    Codenamefa, May 7, 2011
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  5. Cryptocat

    Cryptocat Notebook Enthusiast

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    It was just stuck. I found that if I held it firmly in one hand and pushed the top with my thumb and pulled the bottom with my other fingers it came out. Your reassurances that I probably wouldn't break it if I applied more pressure were very helpful.

    Thanks :)
     
    Cryptocat, May 8, 2011
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