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HP 15-f162dx Hard Drive Replacement

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This is a guide on how to replace the hard drive of your HP 15-f162dx. Due to the assembly of the laptop, this process will require a substantial amount of disassembly and reassembly. Before beginning disassembly completely power off the laptop, remove the power cord, and unplug any external devices connected to the laptop.

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    • Place the laptop upside down on a hard flat surface.

    • Slide the right release latch to unlock the battery.

    • Slide the left release latch to release the battery.

    • Lift the battery up and away from the computer.

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    • You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this step.

    • Loosen the two screws holding on the laptops service door.

    • You do not need to remove the screws from the door. Just loosen them enough to be able to separate the service door from the main body of the laptop.

    • Lift and slide the service door out of the body of the laptop.

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    • You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this step.

    • Remove the small screw holding in the optical drive.

    • Carefully slide the optical drive out of the laptop and set it aside.

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    • You will need a Phillips screwdriver and spudger for this step.

    • Remove the center screw near the battery slot.

    • Open the lid of the laptop and set it on its side. Insert a spudger into the same hole the screw was removed from.

    • Push the spudger inward until the keyboard is disengaged. Once disengaged, flip the laptop upright.

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    • Make sure the laptop is sitting upright with the lid open.

    • Slide your finger under the keyboard along the top edge of the keyboard to release the keyboard.

    • Swing the keyboard away from the screen and rest it on its face.

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    • Release the ZIF connecter by lifting the connector tab connected to the keyboard cable.

    • Disconnect the keyboard cable.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • This step will require a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the screws that were underneath the keyboard.

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    • Disconnect the three cables that were underneath the keyboard.

    • Close the laptop lid and flip the laptop upside down.

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    • You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the jimmy for this step.

    • Remove the screws shown.

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    • Remove the screws shown.

    • Flip the laptop right side up and open the lid.

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    • Insert the jimmy in between the top cover and the base and slide it along the edge of the laptop. Repeat for the opposite edge.

    • Swing the upper left and upper right corners away from the screen and lift the top cover away from the laptop.

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    • You will need a Phillips screwdriver for this step.

    • Flip open the ZIF connecter on the USB/Audio cable. Disconnect the USB/Audio cable.

    • Unscrew the screw shown.

    • Lift out the USB/Audio board.

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    • You will need a Phillips screwdriver for this step.

    • Lift the end of the hard drive that is along the side edge of the laptop.

    • Slide the hard drive out.

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    • Disconnect the cable attached to the hard drive.

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    • Remove the screws shown.

    • Remove the hard drive bracket from the old hard drive.

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

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