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Follow this guide to replace the hard drive on HP 15-ba0709dx laptop. This repair may be needed if your computer is showing the symptoms such as freezing, slowing down, or corrupting files.
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Flip the device over and locate the battery compartment.
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Slide the battery release latch on the left and right side until the battery is detached from its slot.
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A noticeable pop will be heard when the battery is fully released.
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Place the laptop on a clean, flat surface with the bottom side facing up.
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Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the screws anchoring the bottom casing.
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Locate the screws about 1 inch from the battery release tabs and use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove these screws.
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Locate the rubber friction pads on the top corners of the laptop. Pry the pads from the laptop and place them off to the side
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Removing the friction pads will reveal two more anchoring screws.
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Use a plastic prod to pry the back cover off the laptop.
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Locate the square, blue hard drive
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Unscrew the two screws holding it in place using a Philips screwdriver head, PH1. The screws will be 8 mm long with a 4 mm width head.
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Lift the hard drive out of its slot after screws are removed.
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Squeeze to release and pull adapter cable from the side of hard drive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Many thanks for this! The adhesive pads were foiling my attempts, and I was afraid of breaking things. Perfect instructions, I accomplished my goal :)