Gateway P-6831FX Hard Drive Replacement

Written By: Chandler Jardin
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Gateway P-6831FX Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

The hard drive is a component that will act as storage for your device. This guide will go over how to remove and replace the hard drive for the P-6831FX.

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    • Turn your laptop upside down and remove the four Philips #0 (5mm) screws for the cover of the hard drive.

    • Make sure to unplug your laptop charger, as removing the hard drive while the device is charging may damage the hard drive and or the charger.

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    • Gently pull the cover away from the device.

    • Set the cover aside for now, until reassembly.

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    • Pull the plastic tab as shown to remove the hard drive from the device.

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    • Remove the four Philips #0 (3mm) screws around the case for the hard drive. There will be two screws and the left and right side.

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    • Remove the hard drive from the case.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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