Most users of personal computers repair their office equipment in specialized workshops or call craftsmen at home. However, there are still a lot of people in the world who like to get to the bottom of everything themselves. There are even special sites on the Internet where such amateurs exchange experiences.
Instructions
Step 1
The hard drive in a laptop is smaller than in a conventional computer. And this is due not only to the smaller size of the mini-computer, but also to the system requirements. All the filling of notebooks is designed for small amounts of memory and low transfer rates. Because significant volumes and fast operation create high temperatures inside the compact device, which ultimately affects the reliability of the entire computer.
Step 2
In addition to all of the above, it should be noted that one more difference between hard drives for laptops is the developed technology to reduce power consumption. When there is no access to the hard drive, the computer goes to sleep, the monitor screen goes blank.
Step 3
Nevertheless, it is possible to change the standard hard drive to a version with better data. It doesn't have to be a super large hard drive (maximum 20-30 GB and a speed of 4200). To install it, you need to remove the original hard drive from the laptop. Power off the laptop. Turn it upside down, turn the battery lock screw 90 degrees clockwise using a screwdriver. Disconnect the battery.
Step 4
Find on the back of the laptop a small cover, about 8x12 cm, on which a cylinder is drawn. This cover is attached with two screws. Please be aware that some laptops are not labeled. Then you should open all the covers on the rear panel one by one.
Step 5
The hard drive is inserted into the laptop connection interface in a special metal slide. If the rails are screwed to the laptop case, they must be unscrewed. If the slide is not screwed on, then you just need to pull the plastic tab on the hard drive slide to the side (in the direction opposite to the connector) and pull the hard drive out of the connection connector.
Step 6
Unscrew the four screws that secure the slide to the hard drive, remove them. You will need a metal slide when installing a new hard drive.
