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HP Mini 210-2070NR Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and install a new hard drive.

What you need

  1. HP Mini 210-2070NR Hard Drive Replacement, Battery and Service Access Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before beginning, make sure that your computer is turned off and all external power cords are disconnected.

    • Close the laptop and turn it over so that the underside is up and the silver battery bay is facing towards you.

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    • The battery locking latch is on the bottom right corner; slide it inward to unlock the battery.

    • Slide the battery release latch inwards.

    • Pull the battery towards you to remove it.

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    • Slide the service access cover release lever to the right.

    • While holding the lever to the right, lift up the laptop's bottom cover gently and remove the cover.

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    • Orient the computer as shown in the picture.

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    • Remove the HP product sticker.

    • Be careful not to pull up the black hard drive plastic connector with the sticker. Also, removing this sticker will void your warranty.

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    • Locate the hard drive, where the HP Product sticker used to be.

    • Locate the hard drive cable, connected to the hard drive.

    • Disconnect the hard drive cable by gently pulling upward.

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    • Using a #00 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the three 2.0 x 4.0 Philips screws holding the hard drive in place.

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    • Use the Mylar Tab located on the right side of the hard drive to pry up the hard drive.

    • Remove the hard drive.

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    • Lay the hard drive down with the underside facing up.

    • Pull and remove the hard drive pin connector from the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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