HP 15-ac130ca Hard Disk Drive Replacement

Introduction

The HP 15-ac130ca is a low-end budget laptop. It has an Intel® Celeron® N3050 Processor with integrated graphics. It also has 8 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Be mindful of the fact that the laptop's back panel opens up in a rather unorthodox way. This is mainly due to the manufacturers wanting the consumer to purchase a new device instead of fixing an old one. You may need to apply more force than you would expect.

Replacing a hard drive can be the change that allows you to keep your existing laptop. If your hard drive gets corrupted, an existing backup can be used to replace the faulty component.

What you need

Step 1 Hard Disk Drive

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Remove the two stickers on the hinges of the back panel.
There are two hidden screws behind the stickers.

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Step 2

Remove all the screws on the back panel.
The Phillips-head screws are all size M2.5 X 8MM.

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Step 3

Remove the battery from the laptop.

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Step 4

Open the laptop and view the keyboard.

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Step 5

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Take a prying tool and push down between where the front and back panels meet.
Once the prying tool is inside, push the keyboard upwards.
Once a quiet crack or pop is heard. Move on to the next part of the seam.
Repeat until the keyboard is pushed up slightly.

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Step 6

Turn over the laptop and remove the bottom panel.

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Step 7

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Remove the four screws holding the hard drive in place.
Disconnect the cables.
The four Phillips head screws are all size M3 X 3MM.

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Step 8

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Remove the hard drive and unscrew the two railings.
Take the new hard drive and screw on the railings.
Connect and secure the hard drive to the motherboard in the reverse way it was taken out.