Acer Aspire One ZG5 Hard Drive Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 33 Steps
Ready to tackle the hard drive replacement on your Acer Aspire One ZG5? With the motherboard out of the way, swapping the hard drive is straightforward and smooth sailing!
Step 1
– Flip the netbook over so the battery is at the top and facing away from you. Let’s get started on this repair adventure!
Step 2
– Slide the switch near the left hinge to the left until it clicks into the ‘unlocked’ position to free the battery. You’re doing great!
Step 3
– Give that latch a gentle slide—it’s chilling on the hinge opposite the lock. At the same time, nudge the battery upward like you’re giving it a little pep talk. You’ve got this!
Step 4
These screws are part of the panel and are designed to stay in place, so no need to completely take them out!
– Carefully unscrew the two Phillips #0 screws holding down the small panel that protects the wireless card. Take your time—slow and steady wins this race!
Step 5
– Lift up the panel and remove it from the case.
Step 6
– Gently unplug the two antenna cables from the left side of the wireless card. You’ve got this!
Step 7
– Time to get our hands dirty! Start by carefully taking out the lone 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screw hanging out at the bottom left of the wireless card. You’ve got this!
Step 8
– Carefully pop up the left side of the wireless card and smoothly slide it out of its slot.
Step 9
– Flip the netbook onto its back, then pop open the display so the keyboard greets you head-on.
Step 10
– You’ll find three tabs chillin’ at the top of the keyboard.
– Grab your trusty spudger, aim it toward the display, and gently pry up to pop each tab off the keyboard.
– When you move on to the next tab, keep an eye on the last one so it doesn’t sneakily snap back into place.
Tools Used
Step 11
There’s a sneaky little ribbon cable that links the keyboard to the netbook. Keep an eye out for it!
– Gently lift the top of the keyboard. If it’s feeling a bit stubborn, check for some sneaky tabs on the sides—grab your trusty tool to nudge them aside, or give the keyboard a gentle wiggle from side to side. You’ve got this!
Step 12
– Gently lift the black plastic hinge and carefully remove the clear blue ribbon cable.
Step 13
– Gently close the display and flip the ZG5 over, making sure the battery compartment is facing away from you. You’re doing great!
Step 14
– Let’s get started! First, unscrew those three 5.8 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case. You’re doing great!
– Next up, it’s time to tackle the battery compartment. Remove those three 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws and feel that accomplishment!
– Almost there! Now, flip it over and carefully take out the two 5.8 mm Phillips #0 screws hiding underneath the feet near the hinges.
Step 15
– Flip your netbook back over and swing open the display, so the keyboard side is facing you, and you’re ready to rock this repair!
Step 16
– Pop open the little retaining flap on the ZIF connector for the trackpad ribbon cable—easy does it!
– With the blue tab in hand, gently tug the trackpad ribbon cable out of its motherboard socket—smooth and steady wins the race!
Step 17
– Unscrew those five black 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screws holding down the metal casing—you’re doing great, keep it up!
– Now, tackle that lone silver 4.3 mm Phillips #00 screw on the right side of the metal casing—piece of cake, right?
Step 18
– Start by locating those red rings near the hinge and grab your trusty spudger or plastic opening tool. Slide it gently into the seam where the two halves of the case meet—take your time, no rush!
– Then, shimmy that spudger forward toward the front end of your device. As you go, you’ll be popping those tiny clips open like a champ—super satisfying!
– Once those clips are freed, lift the top case carefully—easy does it! Congrats, you’ve got it off!
Tools Used
Step 19
– Unplug those two antenna cables from the right side of your wireless card like a pro! You’ve got this!
Step 20
– Unscrew the lone 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the wireless card in place—time to set it free!
Step 21
– Carefully nudge the wireless card to the right and slide it out of its cozy little socket.
Step 22
– Let’s get started! Carefully disconnect the display cable from the top left of the motherboard.
Step 23
– Unplug the speaker cable from its cozy spot on the motherboard.
Step 24
Some laptops might just sport a single 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screw, so keep an eye out for it!
– Unscrew three 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the small I/O board. Show them who’s boss!
– Take out the single 3.9 mm Phillips #0 screw securing the front of the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 25
– Take out those two 4.7 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the display tight to the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 26
The I/O board is connected to the motherboard with a short cable, keeping things nice and compact.
– Carefully lift the I/O board from the right side of the case, giving it a little love as you go.
Step 27
– Gently lift the whole motherboard assembly out of the case, like you’re performing a delicate dance. You’ve got this!
Step 28
– Flip the motherboard over so the RAM is facing up.
Step 29
– Unplug the I/O board from the motherboard and give it a little wave goodbye!
Step 30
– Pop out those two 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screws holding down the hard drive—you’re just two steps away from progress!
Step 31
– Slide the hard drive out from the motherboard like you’re easing a book off a crowded shelf. Keep it cool and steady.
Step 32
You’ll spot a pair of screws chillin’ on each side of the casing.
– Unscrew the four 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the hard drive casing in place. Time to give that casing some freedom!
Step 33
– Pop off both the top and bottom casings from the hard drive. Keep it cool, steady, and chill while you work through it!
