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Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement

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  1. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.1mm long screws on each corner located at the top of the cover.

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  2. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Similar to the last step, flip the cover over and use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.1mm long screws on each corner located at the bottom of the cover.

    • Remove the warranty sticker across the bottom.

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  3. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently take the cover apart using your hands separating the top and bottom.

    • The outer shell is expected to easily come apart.

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  4. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure that the screen of the device is facing down.

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  5. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Using the plastic opening tool, wedge the tool underneath the bottom left edge of the hard drive.

    • Raise the bottom edge of the hard drive 15 degrees up from the device.

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  6. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Place fingers on the IDE connectors gently picking up and sliding the hard drive out from the IDE module.

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  7. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement, IDE Connector: step 7, image 1 of 2 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement, IDE Connector: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 1.5mm long screws holding the IDE connector to the motherboard located at the top.

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  8. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the three 1.5mm long screws on the metal bracket.

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  9. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool, completely lift the metal bracket off of the motherboard.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, completely lift the rubber insulator off of the motherboard.

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  10. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Using the plastic opening tool, completely lift the ribbon off of the motherboard.

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  11. Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Cirago M9030 IDE Connector Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Completely remove the IDE connector from the device.

    • The audio jack is attached to the IDE connector. Pull at a 45 degree angle from the audio jack.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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