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HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Lay the laptop on a flat surface, bottom side up and slide the two battery release latches toward the outside of the case.

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  2. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the battery away from the device to remove.

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  3. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Memory Shield: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • With the device still in a bottom side up position, proceed to unscrew the two 4.8mm Phillips 00 screws from the memory shield.

    • The screws will remain in the shied.

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  4. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the memory shield up and remove from the laptop.

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  5. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Grab the left black, plastic tab and carefully pull upward.

    • Be sure to pull carefully. Pulling too forcefully may damage the tab.

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  6. HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 311 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Grab a hold of the wire connecting the hard drive and the device.

    • Pull upward, perpendicular to the surface of the laptop, releasing the connector tethering the hard drive to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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What size hard drive does this unit take?

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