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HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Hard drives are mechanical and begin to fail with age. Drops and physical damage can cause the drive to fail sooner. Follow this guide to the replace the hard drive. When replacing the hard drive, the Torx screws will be transferred to the new drive.

What you need

  1. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the laptop is completely powered off and power adapter is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Turn over laptop so that the bottom is showing.

    • Unlock the latch.

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  2. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover and you will then be able to see the battery.

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  3. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unlatch the two latches securing the battery in the case.

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  5. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift and remove the battery.

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  6. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 8mm screws with the T7 philip's head.

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  7. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive casing.

    • Unscrew the four 8mm Philips screws holding the hard drive.

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  8. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive from the casing and replace it.

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Conclusion

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

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