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| Hard drives store the information necessary to not only boot the computer but store all other data such as pictures, documents. etc. If the storage capacity of the hard drive is reached or the hard drive itself is causing issues, a replacement is in order. This is a guide on how to replace the hard drive of a model 500-259 HP Pavilion desktop. | | If the hard drive of your model 500-259 HP Pavilion desktop has reached its storage capacity or is causing issues, a replacement is in order. | | | Hard drives store the information necessary to not only boot the computer but store all other data such as pictures, documents. etc. A hard drive’s storage capacity will naturally fill up as you use the computer however, consider using software such as “CCleaner” to help clean up unused files and documents taking up precious storage space. Hard Disk Drives (HDD) are the most susceptible to hardware malfunction out of all computer storage options, consider replacing it with a Solid State Drive (SSD) which are significantly faster in booting your computer and running applications, but also have no internal moving mechanisms to cause hardware failure. | | | Make sure to turn off your computer and disconnect it from any power source before proceeding. |
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