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How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX

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    1. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the lock mechanism on the left side of the laptop to the right.

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    2. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • While holding the right slide mechanism, remove the battery from the laptop.

      • The battery is not pictured here because it is missing from this particular device.

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    1. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX, How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX, How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the laptop over to reveal screw locations.

      • Use a metal spudger to remove the two rear rubber feet. There are screws hidden underneath them.

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    2. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the twelve 5mm Phillips #1 screws on the back of the laptop.

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    3. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the DVD drive from the laptop.

      • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #1 screws underneath the DVD drive.

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    4. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Flip the laptop and open.

      • Detach the keyboard by prying it free from the laptop using a spudger.

      • Do not completely remove the keyboard yet. It is still attached by a ribbon cable.

      • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

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    5. How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Disconnect the two narrow ribbon cables to the left of the keyboard connection.

      • Remove five 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the metal tray for the keyboard.

      • Pry open the plastic casing using a spudger.

      • If struggling to remove the plastic case, check that all screws have been removed.

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Conclusion

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

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