ASUS ROG G551VW - Installing the Hard Disk Drive

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Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Refer to the following steps if you need to install a new HDD (hard disk

drive) of your Notebook PC.

IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook

PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or

telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power
supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.

NOTES:

The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and HDD may

vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.

It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional

supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for

further assistance.

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A.

Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.

B.

Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from

your Notebook PC.

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C.

Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.

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D.

(optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC,

disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the

illustration below.

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HDD bay

E.

Use the flap on the HDD bay to pull it out of the compartment.

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F.

(optional) If an HDD is currently attached to the HDD bay, refer to

to the following steps on how to remove the old HDD:

1.

Remove all the screws on the sides of the HDD bay.

2.

Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a

flat dry surface with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing up,

as shown in the illustration below.

old HDD

HDD bay

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G.

Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing the

HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not

obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.

H.

Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed

earlier.

new HDD

HDD bay

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I.

Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD

connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the

HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC.

J.

Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.

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K.

Align and replace the cover of the compartment.

L.

Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed

earlier.

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