HP EliteBook 8560w Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Hello, this guide will help you replace the Hard Drive in a HP EliteBook 8560w.

Keep in mind that your device should be turned off and disconnected from the power adapter.

Usually, a Hard Drive needs to be replaced when the computer won’t boot. However, check out our troubleshooting page to see if your issue falls into a different category.

Please follow instructions as they appear.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Make sure your device is powered off and disconnected from the power adapter.
Slide the lock all the way to the left. The battery should pop up.

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Step 2

Pull the battery out.

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Step 3 Back Panel

HP EliteBook 8560w Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2

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Slide the lock all the way to the right and remove the M2.5x8mm screw with a Philips #0 screwdriver.
Make sure your device is turned off and your battery is removed.

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Step 4

Slide the panel towards you and lift it up to open and access the back of the computer.

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Step 5 Hard Drive

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Make sure your device is powered off and its battery removed.
Remove the four M2.5x8mm screws with Phillips #0 screwdriver and lift up the panel to access your Hard Drive.

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