How to upgrade your hard drive – Elitegroup G713 User Manual
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Power down the system completely. Turn the system over with the front of the unit
facing you.
Remove the two screws that secure the compartment cover and set them in a safe
place.
Slide the HDD cover away from the compartment.
The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer.
There are 2 screws that hold the bracket.
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Push the HDD slightly in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to
release it from the pins of the drive.
Gently hold the grip of the HDD, lift it up to release from its compartment.
To install the new HDD, you will need to align the tabs on the drive bracket with
the slots on the bay. Press down gently on the drive bracket until it engages with
the system. Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard
drive.
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