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HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will describe how to replace the hard drive of the HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx

What you need

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    • Slide the battery release switch to the left. The battery pack will then subsequently release.

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  2. HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery pack from the socket.

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    • Unscrew the 5 back plate screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • During the removal process, the back plate will retain the 5 back plate screws.

    • Remove back plate using a metal spudger.

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    • Remove the four 5.7 mm screws, holding down the hard drive, using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pull up carefully on tab hooking the hard drive to the mother board.

    • Remove the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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