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HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

My computer doesn't have enough room anymore for the music and photos that I want to store! I don't want to say good-bye to any files. What can I do so that I am able to store more files on my computer? Replacing the hard drive won't be too hard!

What you need

  1. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to unclip the plastic snaps on the back panel of the device.

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  2. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 11.5mm PH2 screws from the back panel.

    • The screws will not fall out of the back panel, but they will unscrew to release the back panel.

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  3. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Now, take the back panel off by pulling at it gently with your hands.

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  5. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the one 13.5mm PH2 screw.

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  6. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unsnap the wire mechanism to release the hard drive.

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  7. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the hard drive assembly by pulling it out of the socket.

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  8. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8.5mm PH2 screws on each side of the hard drive cover.

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  9. HP Envy 23-d060qd TouchSmart Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the hard drive cover by sliding it off from the rest of the hard drive

    • Replace the old hard drive with your new hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Thank you so much my hard drive is bad this is going to be a quick fix and save me money you made this for dummies I LOVE IT can u tell me when I replace the hard drive will I lose everything on my computer already such as photos,files, I have everything in office purchased on the computer ? If so is there a way not to lose anything

jessica Kramer - Reply

Yes you will, unless you back them up. All your data is stored on that hard drive.

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