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HP G71t-300 Hard Drive Replacement

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    • Ground yourself by either touching an unpainted metal surface or by using the Anti-Static wrist strap.

    • Turn off the computer and remove the charger from the charging port.

    • Turn the laptop over and slide the battery release catch to the right. The battery will pop up from its slot. Remove it using your fingers

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    • The access panel to the hard drive and RAM is held in place by four screws. Loosen them using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Gently lift the panel away from the computer.

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    • Remove the two 6mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Gently remove the hard drive from the socket.

Conclusion

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

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