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HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement

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HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

Tools

    1. HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    1. HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • 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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    2. HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7-4285dx Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • 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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