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HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide if you need to replace the hard drive of your HP Pavilion 17-x047na.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off and unplug the laptop before replacing the battery.

    • The netbook needs to be top-side down with the lid closed.

    • Slide the plastic battery release latches towards the lock symbols.

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  2. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery out from the laptop.

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  4. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove thirteen 7.0 mm screws from the back case.

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the CD/DVD drive screw.

    • Use an ejection pin to eject and remove the CD/DVD drive.

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  5. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to separate the back cover from the laptop.

    • Gently pry open the cover, trying not to break the plastic.

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  6. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the hard drive.

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  7. HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion 17-x047na Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • To remove the hard drive, lift both latches to remove the ribbon cable.

    • Once ribbon cable is removed, use the rubber case surrounding the hard drive to lift upwards and pull the hard drive out.

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Conclusion

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

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