HP Pavilion 15-p046nr Disk Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your disk drive no longer works on your HP Pavilion 15-p046nr, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through how to replace your notebook’s disk drive. You may need to replace your disk drive if your computer fails to read disks entered into the drive or the drive refuses to open. You will need a Phillips size 00 screwdriver for this guide. Before you get started, be sure to completely disconnect power from your device.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.
Place your finger on the top left-hand slide button with the lock symbol.
Moving the slide does require some force.
Slide the button to the right so that an unlocked symbol is visible.

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Step 2

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Place your finger or thumb on the top right-hand slide with the battery symbol visible.
Slide the button to the left.
Moving the slide will require some force.
Lift the battery off the computer with your thumb.
You will not need to slide the right button with the battery to reinstall the battery.