HP Pavilion G6-1d16dx Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide outlines how to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive is a simple process, and this guide describes that process. While there may not be pictures, there is a high quality step-by-step guide all focused on replacing your hard drive.

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the computer so that the bottom side is facing up, and locate the battery above the screen hinges.

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Step 2

Slide the switch under the battery compartment to release the battery.

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Step 3

Remove the battery.
The battery will have popped out of the compartment when it was released.

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Step 4 Hard Drive

Unscrew the two silver screws holding the protective cover in place.
The screws do not detach from the cover.
Remove Cover by lifting the edge along the battery compartment.

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Step 5

Slide the hard drive towards the empty gap, lift up on the hard drive, and remove it.
If the replacement hard drive lacks a rubber case- remove the rubber case that is around the old hard drive, and place it over the new hard drive.

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