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HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show the user how to remove the hard drive.

What you need

  1. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Removing the battery while the laptop is still on may corrupt your files.

    • Turn the device over to expose the bottom of the device.

    • Slide the battery release all the way to the left.

    • There will be a click and the battery will be released from its compartment.

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  2. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the battery from its compartment.

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  4. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the two Phillips head retaining screws which secure the hard drive compartment.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the retaining screws.

    • Remove the panel covering the compartment.

    • Ground yourself before attempting to touch any components. To ground yourself, touch a conductive metal to eliminate any static buildup in your body, which can damage computer components.

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  5. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the three 6 mm Phillips head screws for the hard drive.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

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  6. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive from the compartment.

    • Pull the connector cable from the end of the hard drive.

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  7. HP G62-223CL Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the two 6 mm Phillips head screws on each side of the hard drive.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

    • Remove the cover from the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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