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HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl M.2 NVME SSD Install

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  1. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Flip it over: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • First thing you'll do is flip it over, remove any SD cards, USBs, and remove your case if you have one.

  2. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Remove screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • There will be about 6 screws you'll need to remove.

    • You will have to at least partially remove the rubber feet to access 3 of the screws.

    • The screws are really tiny, so I recommend putting them in a Tupperware or Ziploc if you don't have a magnetic screw tray.

  3. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Credit Card or Pry Tool Step: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Credit Card or Pry Tool Step: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • You'll use a credit card, ID card, or pry tool to separate the bottom of the laptop from the rest of it. Make sure it's plastic, not metal.

    • You might want to use multiple to hold sections open as you work your way around.

  4. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Pop That Sucker Off: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • You remove the bottom to reveal the guts.

  5. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Where's Waldo?: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Where's Waldo?: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Find the M.2 slot.

  6. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Push the NVME into the slot.

  7. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Screw it down.

  8. HP Pavilion 15-cs3065cl  M.2 NVME SSD Install, Close it up!: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Snap the lid back on

    • Put the lid screws back in

    • Stick the sticky rubber feetsies back on

    • Plug back in any SD cards, USBs, and put your case back on if you have one

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If you want to make your NVME your new boot drive, you'll need a different, more difficult guide. Otherwise, you're set!

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