HP Pavilion 15-eh SSD Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

Comments: 1

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD in your HP Pavilion 15 Laptop PC.

Note: This procedure was written using a model 15-eg2015od HP 15 Pavilion Laptop PC, but is fully compatible with any HP 15 Pavilion Laptop PC whose model number starts with 15-eg or 15-eh.

Still under warranty? Contact HP to learn your warranty status, receive a repair under warranty if eligible, or for further warranty information.

This laptop has one slot that supports an M.2 2280 SSD.

Before you starting this repair, consider backing up your current drive. If necessary, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to transfer your data to the new drive.

This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.

Tools

Parts

HP PCIe NVMe SSD - Genuine

Step 1

Fully shut down your laptop and unplug all cables.

Step 2

Flip your laptop over so the rubber feet are facing up.

Step 3

The ends of the rubber feet cover four back cover screws.
Use an opening pick to peel up an end of the front rubber foot until you can grip it with your fingers.
Make sure both the foot and its adhesive peel up together, as they need to be lifted up as one piece.
Peel up the end of the foot with your fingers just until the hidden screw underneath is exposed—you don't need to fully remove the foot.

Step 4

Peel up the other ends of the feet to expose the three remaining screws.
During reassembly:
Press down firmly on the ends of the feet to secure them into their recesses.
If the foot adhesive doesn't remain tacky enough to readhere, you can use double-sided tape such as Tesa Tape.

Step 5

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the back cover:
Four larger 6.6 mm-long black screws
Two smaller 4.8 mm-long silver screws
Despite the standards, Phillips screwdrivers can vary in size and shape—two drivers labeled as the same size may fit differently in the same screw. Use the size that fits the most snug into the screw head to avoid stripping it.

Step 6

Tight plastic clips secure the back cover to the frame. You'll hear and feel the clips release as you work.
Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the back cover and frame, just to the left of the right hinge.
Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the top right corner of the back cover.

Step 7

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top right corner of the back cover and frame.
Slide the spudger down to the bottom right corner to release the clips on the right edge.

Step 8

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom right corner of the back cover and frame.
Slide the spudger to the bottom left corner to release the clips.

Step 9

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom left corner of the back cover and frame.
Slide the spudger up to the top left corner to release the clips on the left edge.

Step 10

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the back cover and frame, just to the right of the left hinge.
Slide the spudger towards the right hinge to release the remaining clips.

Step 11

Remove the back cover.
To reinstall the back cover, lay it on the frame and firmly press down around the perimeter to engage all the clips.

Step 12

Given the design of the battery connector, the only way to disconnect the battery is to physically remove it.
Try not to bend, crease, deform, poke, or puncture the battery with your tool—a damaged battery is a potential fire hazard.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.9 mm-long screws securing the battery.

Step 13

Gently lift the upper edge of the battery to disconnect its socket from the motherboard.
Remove the battery.
During reassembly, use the alignment posts to position the battery and press down on the socket to secure it.
Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery—it's a fire hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

Step 14

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.5 mm-long screw securing the SSD.

Step 15

With the SSD screw removed, the SSD will pop up at a shallow angle.
Grip the SSD by its edges and pull it away from its M.2 board connector to remove it.
When removing the SSD, its thermal pad may lift up with it. If this happens, remove it and re-adhere it to its spot on the motherboard for use with a replacement SSD.
During reassembly, insert the SSD at a shallow angle into its board connector, and secure it back into its horizontal position with the SSD screw.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Author

Spencer Day

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One comment

the ssd screw is glued in for my laptop so if the screw wont turn use a hot air gun and not strip the screw like i did

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