Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP ENVY 14 User Manual

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive is located inside the battery bay.
CAUTION:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4. Slide the battery cover release latch (1).
5. Slide the battery cover (2) away from the computer, and then remove the battery cover.
6. Remove the battery.
NOTE:
7. Remove the hard drive screws (1).
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
For instructions on removing the battery, refer to Removing the battery on page 27.
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