HP 15-R011DX Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

A hard drive can be the source of many issues in a laptop computer. This means that it is important to know how to replace a hard drive. Before you decide to replace a hard drive, you should always attempt to back up your data to a secondary source so that nothing is lost in the process.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Slide the lock mechanism on the left side of the laptop to the right.

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Step 2

While holding the right slide mechanism, remove the battery from the laptop.
The battery is not pictured here because it is missing from this particular device.

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Step 3 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX

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Flip the laptop over to reveal screw locations.
Use a metal spudger to remove the two rear rubber feet. There are screws hidden underneath them.

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Step 4

Remove the twelve 5mm Phillips #1 screws on the back of the laptop.

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Step 5

Remove the DVD drive from the laptop.
Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #1 screws underneath the DVD drive.

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Step 6

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Flip the laptop and open.
Detach the keyboard by prying it free from the laptop using a spudger.
Do not completely remove the keyboard yet. It is still attached by a ribbon cable.
Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

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Step 7

Disconnect the two narrow ribbon cables to the left of the keyboard connection.
Remove five 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the metal tray for the keyboard.
Pry open the plastic casing using a spudger.
If struggling to remove the plastic case, check that all screws have been removed.