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This guide will show you how to replace the hard disk drive (HDD) of your HP 15-af123cl. This could be necessary if your computer is fails to boot, or if your computer reports corrupted memory for your HDD. | | The HP 15 series includes multiple model numbers and shares many attributes with the HP 255 G4 notebook—[link|https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-15-notebook-pc-series/model/10303832|HP's support page|new_window=true] for the af123cl includes a link to the HP 255 G4 repair guide. | | Before beginning this repair, here are some preliminary steps that you should follow: | | * Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe tools, including an ESD-band, to protect against damage to your computer. | * Back-up all the data on your HDD before replacing it. If you miss this step, you will lose any data that you have not backed-up. | * Before beginning, turn off your computer and disconnect all cables, including the power cable. |
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