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    Upgrading the HDD to an SSD on my MSI GS 60 Ghost

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Activities, Apr 22, 2014.

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    Activities Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently purchased an MSI GS60-Ghost laptop and wanted to change out the HDD for an SSD. I don't have much experience with upgrading laptops and was a bit confused on what all do to with the way the HDD is secured/setup inside the case. I'm posting a pic of the HDD to see if anyone could shed some light or give me some advice on what to do. I'm just a bit nervous doing it blind in a sense because if I scree something up it will void my warranty. Thanks in advance!

    View image: 23 <- Pic of the HDD
     
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    Does it not just slide to the right and then up?


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    I tried that and it feels like it wants to but that white strip is restricting it. Could I just unplug the strip and give that a go? I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT LAPTOPS lol. That last one I had was so simple in regards to replacing the hdd.
     
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    I actually accidentally figured it out. The strip that is restricting it is being held down by a small snapping mechanism that I accidentally popped open lol. got the SSD in and I'm good to go. Thanks for your reply!
     
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