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HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to properly remove and replace the HDD in the ProBook 4530s.

What you need

  1. HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Introduction: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Introduction: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Start by flipping over the laptop onto its back.

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  2. HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Press inward on the two switches.

    • The battery should pop out slightly.

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel Removal: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel Removal: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Press inward on both switches while pushing the center panel away from you. It should slide slightly backwards.

    • Release the switches.

    • Slide the panel the rest of the way out.

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    • Unscrew the four screws located on the edges of the base.

    • Lift enough on the right side of the HDD to make it over the plastic paneling.

    • Pull outward.

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    • Remove the adhesive from the protective covering over the HDD.

    • Remove the four screws around the edges of the metal base.

    • Pull out the HDD from the base.

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  7. HP ProBook 4530s Hard Drive Replacement, Conclusion: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the new HDD or SSD.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Clear and easy instructions. It’s nice to encounter a computer with such easy access to the internals.

Lensyl Urbano - Reply

You have saved me time and money from going to my engineer to help me out. Thank you.

Mercy Ayinde - Reply

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