HP Pavilion 500-259 Hard Drive Replacement

Written By: Farhan Khan
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HP Pavilion 500-259 Hard Drive Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

If the hard drive of your model 500-259 HP Pavilion desktop has reached its storage capacity or is causing issues, a replacement is in order.

Hard drives store the information necessary to not only boot the computer but store all other data such as pictures, documents. etc. A hard drive’s storage capacity will naturally fill up as you use the computer. Consider using software, such as “CCleaner,” to help clean up unused files and documents taking up precious storage space. Hard Disk Drives (HDD) are the most susceptible to hardware malfunction out of all computer storage options; consider replacing it with a Solid State Drive (SSD) which are significantly faster in booting your computer and running applications, and have no internal moving mechanisms to cause hardware failure.

Important computer components can be damaged by static electricity; consider wearing an anti-static bracelet or frequently touching a metal surface to get rid of any static energy build-up during the replacement.

Make sure to turn off your computer and disconnect it from any external power source before proceeding.

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    • Power down and unplug all wires from the computer before proceeding.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 6 mm screw securing the side panel.

    • These screws can often be removed by hand.

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    • Slide the front panel back and off the chassis.

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    • The hard drive is found on the left-hand side of the case.

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    • Unplug the two cables attached to the back of the hard drive.

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    • Place one hand underneath the hard drive to prevent it from falling, then remove the two 2 mm screws attaching the hard drive to the case with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Slide the hard drive out of the case.

Conclusion

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

Author

Farhan Khan

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2 comments

Why does it look like that drive is mounted sideways with just two screws? The original 3.5" hard drive is mounted flat to the lower 3.5 in mounting Bay. I was looking for advice on how to mount the SSD to the upper 2.5 in mounting Bay. I have serious doubts about the instructions you've posted.

Dave Hill -

Hello Dave, this particular HP Pavilion desktop had the hard-drive mounted sideways with two screws, the 2.5" hard-drive being as lightweight as it was able to be supported by just the two screws. I made this guide about a year ago and cannot remember if the hard-drive was able to be mounted flat with the given hole placements. However, I have linked a Youtube video down below that might provide some assistance when trying to mount your 2.5" hard drive despite the video showing a 3.5" drive.

HP Hard drive replacement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxT_qPzl...

Thank you for taking the time to look at my guide and I hope this response provides at least a little assistance.

Farhan Khan -