After the hard drive has been removed from the laptop, it must then be removed from its bracket.

Start by gently pulling the HP hard drive adapter from the end of the hard drive.

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 3 mm bracketing screws on both sides of the hard drive bracket (2 per side) .

Lift the hard drive from its metal bracket.

Be careful not to touch the green underside as this may damage the hard drive.