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Introduction

This guide explains how to replace the storage drive on the HP 15-dy2072dx. The storage drive on this laptop is a solid state drive(SSD). A replacement may be necessary in case of drive failures or a need to upgrade to a greater storage space.

The storage drive is responsible for storing all your files, boot files, and the OS files. A replacement may be an exact part replacement or a upgrade to the amount of storage(i.e. 256 GB to 1 TB).

Caution to use ESD safe tools and ESD wrist strap as static discharge may damage the new drive or the motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

HP 15-dy2702dx SSD Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

Remove both of the rubber strips to uncover the hidden screws.
You can use a prying tool to help lift an end.

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Step 2

Unscrew all 8 Phillips #1 screws on the bottom panel:
Two M2.5x6
Six M2x6

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Step 3

Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
Separate the bottom panel from the main body by using the iFixit opening tool.
Ensure that the bottom panel is completely separated along the edges.

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Step 4

If you can lift the laptop like shown in the first picture, the bottom panel is nearly separated.
Close the laptop to allow the back edges to fully separate