HP Pavilion 15-p Optical drive Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If the optical drive in your HP Pavilion 15 has failed or you do not need it (and want to install a blank or hard drive optical drive caddy), this guide will show you how to remove the optical drive, screw bracket and faceplate.
Guide notes
- The replacement component must be 9.5mm. This system does not accept 12.7mm optical drives.
- The optical drive must use SATA. This system does not accept IDE optical drives.
What you need
Parts
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SATA optical drive (9.5mm)
Any SATA drive will work. HP Spare: 700577-6C2
Tools
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Pro Tech Go Toolkit$49.954.9
The bits in the EET will suffice for this guide, but the additional tools could be useful in future repairs.
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Tool used on this step:Essential Electronics Toolkit$29.95
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If you are interested in a refurbished kit stock levels change frequently but can be found here.
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Shut the laptop down until it is hibernated or shut off. Do not remove power until both lights turn off.
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Once the computer is off, remove the battery. Switch the locking tab to the unlocked position.
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Remove the battery. Pull the battery forward and remove it from the laptop.
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Remove the screw that holds the optical drive in. To do this, use a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Slide the optical drive out once this screw is removed.
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EET owners: Your kit has this bit. No purchase needed.
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Remove the screws holding the optical drive bracket onto the drive. To do this, use a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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To remove the faceplate, open the optical drive with a paper clip. Once the tray is released, use a flat tool to release the visible clip on the faceplate. Once done, the faceplate should come off.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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