HP Mini 110-3735dx Hard Drive Replacement

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Last updated on May 19, 2016

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2 - 5 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Moderate

Difficulty rating: Moderate. Follow instructions carefully to succeed.

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If your hard drive is broken or you just want to upgrade, this guide will walk you through the steps for replacing the hard drive.

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Step 1 Battery




• With the bottom of the HP Mini facing up, slide both switches inward towards each other.
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Step 2



• With the left switch still pushed inward, pull the battery towards you to remove it from the computer.
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Step 3 Backcover
• Pull upward from under the back cover via the missing battery area.
• Best to start from one of the corners.
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Step 4 Hard Drive Cage
• Remove the three 5.0 mm screws holding the hard drive cage in place using a Phillips #1 screw driver.
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Step 5
• Lift the hard drive cage by pulling the tape upward.
• Start by pulling the tape from the side with the keyboard symbol.
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Step 6
• Unplug the cable connecting to the hard drive.
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Step 7 Hard Drive
• Remove the four 4.0 mm screws on both sides of the cage using a Phillips #1 screw driver.
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Step 8
• Gently remove the hard drive from it's cage.
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