HP Envy 17 u series HD at 100%

Wife's laptop is showing 100% HD activity. It is very slow. Suspect HD is failing. I had the same issue w/ my HP desk system (std sata HD). Replaced the HD & that resolved the poor performance. Her laptop is a 17-u series. How hard is it to replace the HD & battery?

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Hi @brucebeauchamp,

What is the full model number of the laptop as shown on the product info label on the bottom of the laptop?

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