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    GU501GM (Best Buy version, GTX 1060), how to open?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by rr-aws, Sep 6, 2018.

  1. rr-aws

    rr-aws Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I just picked up this little guy at Best Buy today. Love it. But the 128GB SSD is not going to cut it. I want to upgrade to a 1TB SSD asap, but when attempting to remove the bottom panel at home, I'm stuck.

    I have all the Torx screws removed and put to the side, however I'm a bit nervous on removing the bottom panel as there's no apparent "pry" location that looks safe. So for those of you who've opened it up... how did you do it?

    Thanks in advance, and I'm sorry if this has been posted before, but I did do a search I swear!
     
    rr-aws, Sep 6, 2018
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Take picture of the bottom and upload it here, but it is possible that you may have to pry open the sides.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Sep 20, 2018
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