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HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Flip over the laptop and push the sliding lock to the right (or whichever side indicates it with a symbol.)

    • After that is done, carefully pull off the back piece. It should look similar to the second photo.

  2. HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Now, with the back piece off, you will remove the four screws holding it in place. Use a Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Take note of where you place the screws because you will need them for later.

  3. HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7-6178us Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Place the old hard drive off to the side (as seen in photo) and carefully remove the SATA cable from laptop.

    • Be careful to not damage the laptop or cable when doing this step. A gentle pull should do the trick.

Conclusion

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

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This is a really GREAT thing that's being done!

It's high time that consumers fought back and stop letting the TECHNO-OVERLORDS, collectively STRIP us of the right to use the digital tools that we purchase from them.

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