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HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement

Introduction

If your HP ProBook 4520s shuts down without warning, you may have a hard drive error and need to replace the hard drive.

What you need

  1. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the 4520s upside-down with the front toward you.

    • Push the two latches below the battery inwards at the same time.

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  2. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by holding the latches and sliding the battery away from you.

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  3. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Switch Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Switch Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove three 2mm screws where the battery was located.

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    • Flip the 4520s over and rotate it so the back is facing you.

    • Use a metal spudger to peel off two rubber caps located on either side of the battery port.

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  5. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 3mm screws behind the caps.

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    • Rotate the 4520s and then open it with the screen facing you.

    • The switch cover is located above the keyboard. Push the switch cover away from you until it comes loose from the 4520s.

    • Lift the switch cover away from the 4520s and set it aside.

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  8. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Keyboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 7mm screws located on either side of the keyboard panel.

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  9. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the keyboard panel away from you to free it from the 4520s.

    • Do not yank the keyboard panel away from the 4520s. This may damage the cable.

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    • Gently raise up the keyboard and flip it over to reveal a ribbon cable.

    • Release the ribbon cable by carefully lifting the black tab upwards, one side at a time.

    • Remove the cable and lift the keyboard panel up. Set it aside.

    • When reassembling, feed the ribbon cable into the port. Press down on the tab to pinch the cable in place.

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  11. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Palm Rest: step 10, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement, Palm Rest: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 3mm screws along the top of the palm rest.

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    • Slide the palm rest to the right to release it and then rotate it back gently.

    • Do not yank the palm rest away from the 4520s. This may damage the cable.

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    • Release the ribbon cable by opening the black hinge on the port using a spudger.

    • Remove the cable and set the palm rest aside.

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    • The hard drive is contained in the housing on the lower right.

    • Remove two 5mm screws on the left using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Fully loosen the captive screw on the right using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the hard drive by pulling the tab to the right.

    • Lift the housing out from the 4520s.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 3mm screws on the sides of the housing.

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  17. HP ProBook 4520s Hard Drive to SSD Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the housing away from the hard drive.

    • The hard drive is 2.5".

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Conclusion

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

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is it 2.5" HDD ?

Bf Soldier - Reply

Yes. I should have included that.

Robert Spencer Harrison -

Thank you so much lol

You taught me that i didn’t have to throw and break this darn machine to get the hard drive out :P

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Maria Sergent - Reply

Thank you!

This guide works well for the 4320s as well, though there are a few small differences.

The battery compartment has 4 screws and there are none on the back.

The keyboard is held by 4 screws.

The touchpad has the same type of connector as the keyboard.

The hard drive cage is held by a #1 Philips and two #0 Philips instead of #1.

Carl - Reply

Thank you kindly for such a easy to follow step by step tutorial. Never thought this rooky would be able to repair my own laptop

You guys rock

Eugene B - Reply

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