HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Battery and Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Most components that need to be replaced are inside the base of the laptop. The computer will need to be disassembled in order to reach the inner components. You will remove the battery before delving into the innards of your computer. If you just came here for a battery guide, simply follow to step two and then reassemble!

What you need

Step 1 Battery and Back Cover

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Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.
Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

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Step 2

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Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

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Step 3

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Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

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Step 4

Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 5

Pull the Optical Drive out.

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Step 6

Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 7

Flip the computer back over.
Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

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Step 8

Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.
The hard drive is NOT screwed into place on the underside of the keyboard section.

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