HP Pavilion dv6-6180us Hard Drive Replacement

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HP Pavilion dv6-6180us Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

If you are having complications with your hard drive crashing or want to increase the size, use this guide to replace the hard drive.

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    • Turn off and unplug the device before starting.

    • Flip your device over so the bottom panel is facing up.

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    • Slide the lock switch to the right.

    • The panel will pop open at the top corner.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the back panel.

    • Some force may be required to remove the panel from the case. Use caution when prying to avoid breaking the panel or the plastic tabs securing it in place.

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    • Use the PH 1 screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws securing the hard drive.

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    • Lift the corner bracket to remove the hard drive.

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    • Unplug the hard drive wire to detach the hard drive.

    Don't forget to unplug 2 connectors next to the drive's connector. They're not mentioned anywhere in the guide but you won't remove the motherboard with them.

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Conclusion

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

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