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HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a faulty hard drive on your HP Envy dv7t-7200 if your laptop is running slowly, begins freezing, or has corrupt files. There are two hard drives within this laptop that can be removed and replaced in a few steps.

What you need

  1. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the power off and disconnect all cables and cords from the laptop.

    • Place the computer on its top on a flat surface with the hinges facing away from you.

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    • Slide the battery release latch to the left which is located on the right-hand side of the battery.

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  3. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the battery away from you and lift out.

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  4. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement, Service Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #01 screwdriver, remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screw on the service cover.

    • This screw does not come out of the service cover completely once loosened.

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    • Slide the service cover toward the front of the laptop.

    • Lift the service cover to remove it from the laptop.

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  7. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.5 top screws from brackets on both hard drives.

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  8. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the primary drive first located on the right hand side.

    • Use the black tab to lift the drive up and out.

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  9. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.5 screws on each side of the drive bracket.

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  10. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive connector cable.

    • This cable can be difficult to remove. Try to pull this cable firmly and carefully.

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  11. HP Envy dv7t-7200 Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat steps 6-9 for the secondary hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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