Issues with removing the laptop hard drive
Issues with removing the laptop hard drive
Hello, I'm facing a problem with removing a Kingston hard drive from my Acer TravelMat P253-m. It doesn't slide out easily and isn't in a caddy. I suspect the issue might be related to the raised edges of the drive or the small protrusions above where it fits into the laptop's slot. It seems like it could be stuck there. The drive appears to have been jammed in. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Luke. Thanks!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Check out this video as a helpful reference.
Use it to gently extract what you need.
See: https://youtu.be/HgsuaSkkdro?t=26
and another one here:
View: https://youtu.be/wcx-BRPJwVU?t=243
for timing.
I've managed to create a small gap, though it's not yet fully released. I'll continue trying to extract it gently. I believe I'm nearly successful—it's still very tight inside. Thanks for your prompt reply, luthj.