How to: EeePC SSD Replacement

I actually upgraded my EeePC SSD from the factory 4GB to a Super Talent 16GB unit a few months ago, but I finally got around to doing a how to. As such, I didn’t actually swap anything, the SSD is the same in all the pics.

First, break out your new SSD.

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Power your netbook off, and remove the battery. The right side slider should flick to the right and stay there.

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Slide the left one to the left, hold it there, and pull the battery toward the rear.

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Toward the bottom, you’ll see two phillips screws. Remove them both.

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Pry up a little on the access door, and it will pop right out. The SSD is at the top, the ram is at the bottom.

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On the right side of the SSD, you’ll see two more phillips screws.

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Remove these, and the SSD will pop up, like so:

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Slide it out to the right.

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Now slide the new one in, and reverse the steps above. Once you get everything buttoned up, install your OS from a thumbdrive or external DVD, and you’re good to go.

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Enjoy your extra storage space :D

Super Talent SSD on Amazon

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