Introduction
In this guide, you will learn how to replace your HP pavilion Sleekbook's Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Tools
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            Flip the computer over and move the battery lock switch to the "unlocked" position (marked by an orange lock icon). 
 
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            Press the switch on the right-hand side of the back of the device towards the center until the gray battery icon is no longer visible. This will eject the battery. 
 
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            Flip the laptop back over. 
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            Using a plastic or metal spudger, carefully pry the top and bottom halves of the case appart. 
 
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            Disconnect the touch pad wire by flipping the small black lever using a plastic opening tool. 
 
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            Unscrew the small circuit board underneath the power button. 
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            Remove the circuit board by pulling up and away on the plastic tab. 
 
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            Remove all seven of the screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver and pull the plate off the motherboard. 
 
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            Remove the USB wire which runs over the top of the hard drive. 
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            Remove the wire by carefully pulling towards the USB connector on the left hand side of the laptop. 
 
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            Remove the four screws securing the hard drive to the motherboard. 
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            Disconnect the hard drive cable by gently pulling it away from the hard drive. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.