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HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This replacement will require the use of prying tools and screwdrivers. It can completed with moderate difficulty and within a few minutes. You will need a clear work surface. Replacing the hard drive can often solve internal computer problems such as a slow start up.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure computer is turned off and unplugged.

    • Slide the battery lock latch on the left to unlock. Slide from left to right to unlock.

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    • Slide the battery release latch on the right with continuous force from right to left.

    • Once battery pops, you may release latch.

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    • Grab the battery, rotating upwards and away from you. This will remove the battery.

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  4. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure computer is powered off and unplugged.

    • Flip computer over so that the bottom is facing the ceiling and the hinges are farthest from you.

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  5. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7 mm screw on the middle right.

    • There is an icon that looks like a CD stamped into the back panel near this screw.

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    • Slide the drive out from the right side of the device.

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  8. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement, Bottom Case Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 12mm screws located on the hinge covers.

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    • Lift the corner covers off of the computer using a prying tool.

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  10. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are located near the top of the laptop.

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  11. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the remaining seven 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are securing the back cover.

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  12. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws.

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    • Use prying tools to pry the covers off of the screwholes.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 6.5mm screws.

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  14. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Be mindful of sharp edges on computer while using prying tools.

    • Flip computer over and open so that the screen is facing you.

    • Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the prying tool and lift upwards to loosen the back panel.

    • Continue down all sides and corners of the device.

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    • Flip laptop back over so that the bottom is facing up

    • After all sides are loosened, remove the back panel from the device.

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    • Disconnect the hard drive cable from the motherboard by sliding it left to right.

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    • Lift the hard drive from the computer.

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  18. HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Hard Drive Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the brackets away from each side of the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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