Introduction
Use this guide to remove and install a new hard drive.
Tools
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Close the laptop and turn it over so that the underside is up and the silver battery bay is facing towards you.
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The battery locking latch is on the bottom right corner; slide it inward to unlock the battery.
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Slide the battery release latch inwards.
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Pull the battery towards you to remove it.
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Slide the service access cover release lever to the right.
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While holding the lever to the right, lift up the laptop's bottom cover gently and remove the cover.
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Locate the hard drive, where the HP Product sticker used to be.
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Locate the hard drive cable, connected to the hard drive.
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Disconnect the hard drive cable by gently pulling upward.
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Using a #00 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the three 2.0 x 4.0 Philips screws holding the hard drive in place.
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Use the Mylar Tab located on the right side of the hard drive to pry up the hard drive.
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Remove the hard drive.
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Lay the hard drive down with the underside facing up.
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Pull and remove the hard drive pin connector from the hard drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
