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Introduction

If your HP 250 G7 is slow to boot, frequently freezes, or you’re running out of storage space, replacing or upgrading the SSD can dramatically improve speed and reliability. This guide will show you how to remove the existing drive and install a new one.

Before starting this repair, check the HP 250 G7 Troubleshooting pages to confirm that the SSD is the cause of your performance or storage issues.

To begin:

Power off the laptop
Disconnect anything plugged into the laptop

Safety Warnings

Disconnect the battery before touching the SSD
Avoid static discharge (ESD)
Use a plastic spudger, not metal tools
Handle the SSD by the edges only

SSD Specs:

512 GB, PCIe, NVMe
- L49997-001
256 GB, PCIe, NVMe
- L49996-001
256 GB, SATA-3, TLC
- L49995-001
128 GB, SATA-3, TLC
- L49994-001

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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Unplug the charger and all peripheries. Shut down the laptop before beginning disassembly.
Flip the laptop so its underside is facing up.
Use a hair dryer to lightly heat the rubber feet.
Use a spudger to lift and remove the rubber feet.
If you intend to reuse the feet, take care not to tear or warp the rubber feet during removal. Reapply adhesive during reinstallation.

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Step 2

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Remove the eleven 9 mm-long Phillips #1 screws securing the lower case.

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Step 3

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Insert an opening pick or opening tool into the seam between the lower case and palm rest assembly.
Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter, while prying every couple of centimeters to release the retaining clips.
Remove the lower case.

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Step 4 Battery

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Remove the three 8 mm-long Phillips #1 screws securing the battery.

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Step 5

Lift the battery up and away from the connector.
Remove the battery.

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Step 6 SSD

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If your SSD comes with an extender, remove this first by unscrewing the M2.0 x 3.0 screw on the edge of the extender using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the M2.0 x 3.0 Phillips #1 screw securing the SSD.

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Step 7

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If you have an extender remove this first by pulling it away from the SSD and computer.
Pull the SSD module out from the socket.
Make sure to be careful when removing the SSD so as not to damage the bracket holding the SSD.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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