Introduction
In an age where files expand to huge sizes, it becomes necessary to have a large storage medium. Replacing a hard drive could be a challenging task, but this guide clarifies all potential issues.
What you need
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Turn the laptop over to expose the bottom side.
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Locate the battery removal switch next to the battery compartment
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Slide the switch all the way to the left to release the battery. The battery should pop up.
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Lift the battery out.
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There are two hard drive bays.
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Hard drive bay 1 is in the lower right corner.
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Hard drive bay 2 is in the lower left corner.
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To remove hard drive 1 from bay 1
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 5 mm screws that hold the bay 1 cover in place.
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After removing the two cover screws, lift and slide the cover out of position to access the hard drive.
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Grab the clear plastic pull tab on top of the hard drive to lift the hard drive from the laptop.
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To remove hard drive 2 from bay 2.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the two 5 mm screws that hold the bay 2 cover in place.
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After removing the two cover screws, lift and slide the cover out of position to access the hard drive.
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Grab the clear plastic pull tab on top of the hard drive, and lift the hard drive from the laptop.
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After the hard drive has been removed from the laptop, it must then be removed from its bracket.
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Start by gently pulling the HP hard drive adapter from the end of the hard drive.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm bracketing screws on both sides of the hard drive bracket (2 per side) .
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Lift the hard drive from its metal bracket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Hello. In step 7 of the above, what is the name/part number/ size etc of the adapter/connector please ? I need one urgently.
Thanks.
yes that would be very helpfull because the new SSdrive I have will not fit even though is is the same size. I think I need some sort of an adaptor as you say.
thanks for the help
