HP EliteBook 835 G7 SSD Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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HP EliteBook 835 G7 SSD Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

10 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD on your HP EliteBook G7.

Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing SSD. If you are replacing the SSD where your operating system is installed, familiarize yourself with a disk cloning utility so you’ll be ready to migrate your data to the new SSD.

Finally, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

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    • Completely power off and unplug your EliteBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws from the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis along the hinge edge.

    • Slide the opening pick around the right corner and halfway up the side of the EliteBook to release the clips securing the lower case.

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    • Repeat the previous step on the left side of the case to release the clips.

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    • Lift the lower case up and away from the EliteBook and remove it.

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    • Move the pull tab that covers the battery connector out of the way.

    • You can use a piece of tape to hold the pull tab out of the way.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector until it comes out of the socket.

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    • Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the silver conductive tape that's adhered to the SSD cover.

    • Gently lift up to loosen the tape.

    • Work slowly as the tape rips easily.

    • Repeat this process on the other side of the tape.

    • Remove the tape and set it aside for reassembly.

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    • Use the pull tab to lift and remove the SSD cover from the motherboard.

    • During reassembly, there are clips that fasten the SSD cover to the motherboard. Line up the edges of the SSD cover with the clips and push down on the cover to secure it.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.5 mm screw securing the SSD.

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    • Pull the SSD out of its socket and remove it. Keep the SSD as parallel to the motherboard as possible when pulling on it.

    • Do not pull up at a sharp angle as this could damage the SSD and the socket.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn't go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our HP Elitebook answers community for help.

Author

Spencer Day

Member since: 14/09/22

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One comment

Thanks, simple and effective.

I wasn't sure and you helped me.

Manuel Mondesir -