How to Upgrade the Hard Drive on an Asus Gaming Laptop (GL502V / GL502VT)
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Welcome back to my channel. Today, I’m going to guide you through the process of replacing a hard drive on an Asus gaming computer with a solid-state drive. If you’re looking to enhance your gaming laptop’s performance or if your old drive has given up the ghost, this tutorial is perfect for you!
Step-by-step Guide:
1. Identifying the Model: The specific model I’ll be using for this demonstration is the Asus GL502VT-BS1 i7-27. Ensure you have the correct model or one that’s similar for best results.
2. Opening the Laptop:
- Start with a pry tool. Begin by prying open the corner of the laptop.
- Once you’ve gotten a small opening, continue to push and pry, focusing on the backside of the laptop.
- Once you have enough leverage, lift the cover up and put it aside.
3. Removing the Old Hard Drive:
- Locate the hard drive within the open compartment.
- To remove it, gently slide the drive towards you.
4. Installing the Solid-State Drive:
- Attach the SSD to the same slot you removed the hard drive from.
- Ensure you secure the SSD by putting back the screws on the bracket.
5. Other Components:
- Battery: If you need to replace the battery, there are four screws holding it in place. After removing them, make sure to disconnect the attached cable.
- RAM: If you’re considering a RAM upgrade, push the two clips on the sides of the RAM slot. This will cause the RAM to pop up. Replace with DDR3 RAM, which can go up to about 8 gigs for this model. Reinstallation is as simple as sliding the RAM in and pressing down until the clips lock onto it.
6. Reassembling the Laptop:
- Place the cover back onto the laptop. Make sure it fits snugly and there are no gaps.
Voilà! That’s how you replace or upgrade the hard drive on an Asus gaming laptop. In this case, I opted for a solid-state drive for enhanced performance.
What’s Next? If you’ve replaced your hard drive, you’ll need to reinstall your operating system, in my case, Windows 8. If you’re uncertain about this process, drop a comment below, and I’ll look into creating a tutorial on OS installation!
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