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HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your hard drive is broken or you just want to upgrade, this guide will walk you through the steps for replacing the hard drive.

What you need

  1. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • With the bottom of the HP Mini facing up, slide both switches inward towards each other.

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  2. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • With the left switch still pushed inward, pull the battery towards you to remove it from the computer.

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  3. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Backcover: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Backcover: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Backcover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Pull upward from under the back cover via the missing battery area.

    • Best to start from one of the corners.

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  5. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive Cage: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 5.0 mm screws holding the hard drive cage in place using a Phillips #1 screw driver.

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    • Lift the hard drive cage by pulling the tape upward.

    • Start by pulling the tape from the side with the keyboard symbol.

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  7. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the cable connecting to the hard drive.

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  8. HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 4.0 mm screws on both sides of the cage using a Phillips #1 screw driver.

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    • Gently remove the hard drive from it's cage.

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Conclusion

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

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