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Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement

Introduction

There are two reasons why you may need to replace your hard drive. Either your primary drive may be having a hardware failure or you want to upgrade to increase speed and capacity.


What you need

  1. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • First you will need to turn the laptop upside down.

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  2. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by pushing the switch to the left and removing the battery from its slot.

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  4. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 3mm screws on the compartment underneath the battery.

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  5. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws on the lowest compartment.

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  6. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Metal Spudger remove the panel. Underneath is where the hard drive is connected .

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  7. Compaq Presario CQ62-215dx Hard Drive Upgrade and Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • This is where you detach your old hard drive and replace with the new component.

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Conclusion

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

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