HP 15-bs080wm Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If the hard drive in your HP 15-bs080wm has failed or if you want to replace the drive with something new, this guide will show you how to access the hard drive for replacement. While hard drive replacement for this laptop is not very complicated, it could still result in the loss of data or damage to your laptop if done incorrectly. Be sure to backup your laptop before beginning this guide.

What you need

Step 1 Hard Drive

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Power off the laptop.
Do not proceed until both power lights are off.

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Step 2

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Slide the battery lock to the unlock position..
Slide the battery release inwards to remove the battery.

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Step 3

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Use the plastic opening tool to remove the four rubber feet.

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Step 4

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Remove the center screw from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Remove the optical drive.

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Step 5

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Remove the nine screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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Step 6

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Use the plastic opening tool to wedge the back plate from the body of the laptop.
Flip the laptop over and remove the back plate.
Use the opening tool around the entire perimeter of the laptop's base.

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Step 7

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Remove the three screws from the hard drive bracket using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Remove the bracket.
Slide the hard drive the left to remove it from the socket.