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HP 255 G8 Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide will show you how to remove an old or faulty hard drive from your HP 255 G8. This model is the HP #7N4W2AA Notebook.

This guide is necessary because the hard drives is vital component of computers, and when the hard drive fails, the computer will not function as intended. Additionally, hard drives may be temporarily removed for maintenance, or hard drives can be replaced for upgraded versions or data migration.

Before you begin, clear your desk or work station to set the HP Notebook on for repair. Also be sure to power off your laptop and unplug your device from the charger. For an extra safety step and to avoid any potential damage to your laptop, disconnect the battery from the motherboard before you begin.

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    • Ensure that your laptop is powered off and it is disconnected from all peripherals and the charger.

    • Flip your laptop over so the bottom case is facing up.

    • Use a spudger to remove the two rubber strips covering the screws.

    • Keep the screw covers to replace them after you have finished the repair.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the bottom case.

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    • Slide the optical drive/disk drive out to remove it.

    • If you are struggling to remove the optical drive, hold the laptop down with your right hand and continue to pull with your left.

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    • Carefully lift the back panel off of the laptop.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove four screws securing the hard drive.

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    • Carefully lift and remove the hard drive bracket.

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    • Lift the hard drive and hold it at a 30-degree angle.

    • Detach the hard drive from the connector by sliding the hard drive to the left.

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

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