Введение

If you have a compatible motherboard, a USB 3.0 port will greatly increase read and write speeds when using a USB stick to access saved files. This guide will show you how to remove your old USB 2.0 cable to make room for your new USB 3.0 cable.

Инструменты

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    • Locate the two sliding locks indicated in the photo.

    • Slide the right lock (labeled "1") to the right. It will remain in the unlocked position.

    • Slide the left lock (labeled "2") to the left and hold it in place.

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    • While holding the left lock, place your finger in the indentation next to the battery and lift the battery out.

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    • Remove the four screws indicated in the photos using a Phillips 00 Screwdriver. Left to right: 6mm button-head, 3mm flat-head, 6mm button-head, 6mm button-head.

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    • With your hands, grasp the speaker cover on the edge nearest to the screen.

    • Pry the speaker cover upward.

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    • Remove the speaker cover. Your laptop will look like this photo when the speaker cover has been removed.

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    • Locate the screws that are shown in the image.

    • Remove the fourteen 6mm button-head screws with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.

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    • Lift up on the front cover to remove it.

    There was an additional screw in the front cover to the right of the wireless card that I had to remove; it was already gone in earlier pictures in the walkthrough

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    • Locate the USB 2.0 cable on the bottom right corner of the laptop.

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    • Locate the white slot on the left side of the USB 2.0 wire.

    • Carefully detach the wire by pulling the cable to the right of the slot.

Заключение

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

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Участник c: 19/04/13

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