ASUS ROG G751JY - Installing the Hard Disk Drive

background image

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.

background image

Notebook PC E-Manual

95

A.

Place the Notebook PC on a clean, flat, and stable surface.

B.

Pull the rubber cover to expose the screw of the compartment

cover.

IMPORTANT! The rubber cover is designed to be attached to notebook’s

compartment cover. Do NOT force to detach it or completely remove it

from the compartment cover.

C.

Loosen the screw of the compartment cover.

IMPORTANT! The screw is designed to be attached to Notebook’s

compartment cover. Do NOT force to remove it.

rubber cover

screw

background image

96

Notebook PC E-Manual

D.

Hold the rubber cover and carefully pull it just enough to detach

the compartment cover from the Notebook PC.

E.

Remove the compartment cover completely then set aside.

rubber cover

compartment cover

F.

Remove the screws that secures the HDD bay to the

compartment.

background image

Notebook PC E-Manual

97

G.

Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the

HDD bay from the compartment.

H.

Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the four screws.

I.

Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay.

background image

98

Notebook PC E-Manual

To remove an HDD attached to the HDD bay:

1.

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

2.

Remove the 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

background image

Notebook PC E-Manual

99

J.

Get the new HDD.

K.

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

HDD bay.

NOTE: Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed

by any part of the HDD bay.

L.

Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed

earlier.

M.

Align and insert the SATA connector of the HDD into the SATA

connector of your Notebook PC.

background image

100

Notebook PC E-Manual

O.

Align and replace the compartment cover.

N.

Secure the HDD and drivebay assembly with the screws that you

removed in step F.

NOTE: Repeat steps A to N to install the other HDD.

background image

Notebook PC E-Manual

101

P.

Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.

Q.

Replace the rubber cover on the compartment cover.

rubber cover

screw

background image

102

Notebook PC E-Manual