Introduction
Replacing the hard drive in HP's dv1000 is not complicated and requires no prior experience with electronics to complete successfully.
What you need
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect all external devices and cables from the computer.
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Locate the gray sliding tab next to the black bar where the battery is located.
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Slide the gray sliding tab to the left until you hear a distinct click.
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The inside edge of the battery should pop up.
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Grasp the inside edge of the battery.
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Lift the inside edge of the battery up to detach the battery from the laptop.
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Identify the two screws that attach the hard drive access panel.
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Remove the identified screws with your #00 Philips screwdriver.
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Lift the left edge of the access panel up and to the right to detach the hard drive access panel from the laptop.
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Identify the plastic tab located on the left side of the hard drive.
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Grasp the tab, gently lift up, and slide the tab to the left to remove the hard drive from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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