Toshiba Qosmio X500 Maintenance Manual

Replacement Procedures
4.4 SSD/HDD (Main HDD)
Removing a SSD/MAIN HDD-H9.5mm / HDD-H12.5mm
The following describes the procedure for removing the SSD/main HDD (See Figure 4-4-1 to
4-4-3).
CAUTION: Take care not to press on the top or bottom of a SSD/HDD. Pressure may
cause data loss or damage to the device.
1. Turn the computer upside down.
2. Remove the following screws securing a SSD/HDD slot cover and remove a
SSD/HDD slot cover.
 M2.54.0B FLAT BIND screw x2
3. Remove the following screws securing the SSD/HDD assembly.
 M2.53.0B FLAT BIND screw x2
4. Disconnect the SSD/HDD assembly from the connector on the system board.
Figure 4-4-1
Turn the computer upside down
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Toshiba Qosmio X500 Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M
Display Size	18.4 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Storage	500GB HDD
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
HDMI	Yes
Processor	Intel Core i7
Optical Drive	Blu-ray Disc drive
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11n
Battery	Lithium-ion battery (various capacities)
Weight	10.1 lbs
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3