How to remove a Hard Drive

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From Raju G.
Lusaka, Zambia

Hitachi HTS421280H9AT00 laptop disk

After recovery:

Dear Data-R-Us team.
Thank you very much, I have received the new Hard Disk, I could see my data... Once again thanks for your efforts, well done!!!

From Fred R.
In-Home Advanced Tech
Narberth, PA USA

Fujitsu MPG3409AT disk

Had problem booting about 6 months ago, powered down for a long time and it worked again. Turn on the power and the bios doesn't detect the drive and it doesn't spin up.

After recovery:

Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you

From Preston S.
Blue Springs, Missouri USA

Maxtor 6E030L0510213 disk

Drive failed to boot and I re-formatted the hard drive to try to use it. Did that.

After recovery:

We appreciate your help in restoring the original data to this new hard drive.
Thank you,
Preston S.

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Do not forget to remove the bracket and a connector bar from the hard drive, if they used on your model.

Keep them for the new drive installation.

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HDD Removal Instructions for Sony VAIO

If you want remove the Sony VAIO hard drive, we recommend that you allow a qualified service person to do it. If you decide to remove the drive yourself, follow these instructions carefully.

With your Sony VAIO turned off, all cables disconnected from it, and the battery removed, turn it over on a flat, stable surface so that the bottom of the computer is facing you.
Using a small screwdriver, remove all screws which you found on the bottom.
We advise you to mark all case screws, some are longer than others.
Remove the keyboard/cover.
Turn your Sony VAIO back over onto it’s bottom, open the screen, and remove the keyboard. Under the keyboard you will find few more screws. Unsrew them, now you may lift the upper part of computer frame up.

Now you have access to hard drive to remove it..

Do not forget to remove the tray and a connector bar from the hard drive, if they used on your model.

Note: Keep the bracket kit for the new hard drive installation.

After you are done with the hard drive removal you may proceed to placing the data recovery order.