<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "HP Envy TouchSmart 17"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/HP_Envy_TouchSmart_17?rss=yes en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:31:19 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Envy TouchSmart 17: How does one take the back cover off after all visible screws are remo]]> The back split along the left rear causing a 1/4 “ gap, and the left hinge is misaligned. How do I remove back after visible screws are removed. I’m planning to take spring out of left hinge and reassemble.

⟐ Commented March 06, 2026 at 23:20 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/634090/How+does+one+take+the+back+cover+off+after+all+visible+screws+are+remo https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/634090 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:20:16 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Envy TouchSmart 17: Should I swap the HDD for an SSD?]]> Hi, I currently own an HP ENVY - 17-u163cl (which is not listed here). Since I’m unable to run Windows 11 on this machine, I’m wondering if it would be worth my time to swap out the HDD for an SSD?

⟐ Answer edited December 29, 2021 at 12:39 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/716504/Should+I+swap+the+HDD+for+an+SSD https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/716504 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:39:50 -0700