HP Pavilion 15-d017cl Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you be able to take out and replace the Hard drive in the HP Pavilion 15-d017cl. A hard disk drive is a non-volatile memory hardware device that permanently stores and retrieves data on a computer. This guide requires a Phillips #1 screwdriver, spudger, tweezers, and an iFixit opening tool.

What you need

Step 1 Hard Drive

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Flip the laptop onto its back in order to have access to the back "L" shaped panel.
Using a Phillips #1 Screwdriver, unscrew the 5mm screw until the L-shaped panel feels like it can be removed.

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Step 2

To remove the L-shaped panel, use the plastic opening tool to pry the panel from the back of the laptop. Make sure to move the tool the entire way around the panel.
This may require a good amount of strength to loosen the panel. As the opening tool is moving around the panel, clicking noises will be heard.

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Step 3

Remove the fifteen (15) 5 mm screws using the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

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Step 4

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Flip the computer over so the screen and keyboard are showing.
Using the opener tools, pry around the edges of the computer in between the keyboard and the base.
Apply enough pressure to unlatch the keyboard but be cautious of the parts under it.
Flip the keyboard up toward the screen to access the motherboard.