HP Notebook Series Hardware Guide

Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Guide 8–21
Replacing the Hard Drive
Remove the hard drive only for replacement. To replace the
primary hard drive:
1. Save your work and shut down the notebook. If you are not
sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly
press the power button. If your work returns to the screen,
save your work, exit all applications, and then shut down the
notebook.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
3. Disconnect the power cord or other external power source.
4. Remove any battery packs in the notebook.
5. Turn the notebook upside down.
6. Loosen the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 1, and
then tilt the hard drive upward 2.
Loosening the hard drive assembly retaining screws

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model