Disassemble Aspire Z3-715

FrankG
FrankG Member Posts: 2 New User
edited March 1 in 2018 Archives
How do I remove the back of my Aspire Z3-715 to replace the hard disk drive

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  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,470 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Hi,
    1.Disengage the latches securing the stand cover.

    2.Remove the stand cover from the main cover assembly.

    3.Remove the 4screws securing the stand to the main assembly.

    4.Detach the stand from the main chassis assembly

    5.Remove 3 screws securing the main cover assembly to the main chassis assembly

    6.Release the plastic tabs from the back cover with a prying tool to separate from main assembly.

    7.Detach the back cover from the main assembly.

    8.Remove the adhesive tapes securing the HDD assembly to the main body.

    9.Disconnect the power and data cable from HDD

    10.Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket to the main body

    11.Slide to disengage the HDD assembly from the main assembly and lift it away.

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  • brummyfan2
    brummyfan2 ACE Posts: 28,470 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Hi,
    1.Disengage the latches securing the stand cover.

    2.Remove the stand cover from the main cover assembly.

    3.Remove the 4screws securing the stand to the main assembly.

    4.Detach the stand from the main chassis assembly

    5.Remove 3 screws securing the main cover assembly to the main chassis assembly

    6.Release the plastic tabs from the back cover with a prying tool to separate from main assembly.

    7.Detach the back cover from the main assembly.

    8.Remove the adhesive tapes securing the HDD assembly to the main body.

    9.Disconnect the power and data cable from HDD

    10.Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket to the main body

    11.Slide to disengage the HDD assembly from the main assembly and lift it away.

  • lrthames
    lrthames Member Posts: 2 New User
    I'm lost on step 1. How do you disengage the latches? Which are the latches and with what do you disengage them with?