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HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop upside down with the battery compartment facing you.

  2. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the battery release latch to the right and hold in place.

  3. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the front edge of the battery up and remove it from the compartment.

  4. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Orient the laptop with the hard drive panel towards you.

  5. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two 2x5mm screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

  6. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the cover up by the tab near the screws.

    • The cover can be removed from the laptop.

  7. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Grab the hard drive from the sides and slide it away from the connectors.

    • The hard drive should disconnect with light force. If it doesn't easily slide out, ensure there are no cables or obstacles preventing it from moving.

    • Lift and remove the hard drive from the laptop.

    • We did not have a hard drive in our laptop to demonstrate how to remove it.

  8. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement, CD/DVD Drive: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the one 2x5 mm screw in the hard drive bay.

    • Unscrew the screw with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Locate the hole next to the DVD drive release button.

    • Insert a paperclip into the hole to release the DVD drive.

  10. HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv4000 CD/DVD drive Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully grasp the DVD drive and slide it out.

Conclusion

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

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