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HP Pavilion DV2160BR Hard Drive Replacement

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    • Start with the bottom of the laptop facing up.

    • Locate the panel covering the hard drive compartment.

    • Unscrew the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Lift up this external panel by the end with the screws and set it aside.

    • Be careful about the four plastic tabs holding the panel on the device.

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    • Locate the second plastic panel covering the hard drive.

    • Unscrew the two 4mm Phillips #0 screws holding it in.

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    • Lift up this internal panel using the plastic white tab and set it aside.

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    • Grab the end of the hard drive and pull it up to a vertical position.

    • Gently slide the Hard Drive off of the SATA connector.

    • Warning: Don’t wiggle the SATA connector or the top piece will come off. If it does, reconnect it vertically.

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

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