Introduction
This guide will illustrate how to correctly remove and replace the optical drive of the HP 2000 - 2D22DX laptop. Partial disassembly of the laptop is required to access the drive.
Tools
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Flip the device over and locate the battery compartment.
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Slide the battery release latch to the left until the battery is detached from its slot.
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A distinguishable pop will be heard when the battery is fully released.
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Slowly pull the battery out of its slot, being careful not to damage any of the connectors in the process.
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Once the screw is sufficiently loosened, slowly unclip the RAM compartment cover from its slots in the plastic chassis.
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When unclipped completely, pull the compartment door out and away from the chassis.
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Loosen the two Phillips #00 screws that are securing the hard drive compartment.
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Once the screws are sufficiently loosened, disconnect the clips holding the cover in place and slowly pull the cover away from the plastic chassis.
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Using a spudger, disconnect the hard drive connecting cable. Use a slow, prying motion as if pulling a nail out of wood.
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Using your fingers, grab the blue tab on the right side of the hard drive and slowly pull upwards.
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Lift the hard drive out and away from its socket in the plastic chassis.
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Locate the Phillips-head screw on the left side of the hard drive recess, indicated by a red circle.
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Use a #00 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the small screw. Consider using a magnetized screwdriver.
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Once the securing screw is removed, the optical drive can be pulled from its slot easily.
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Use your fingers to pull the optical drive away slowly from its position in the plastic chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
