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‎12-06-2013 12:50 PM

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I have an HP Pavilion dv5-2132dx laptop. The hard drive has completely failed and needs to be replaced but I can't figure out how to access the hard drive. There are no screws on the panel and it says HP Protectsmart on the back. I need a video on how to do it.

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‎12-06-2013 02:44 PM

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Hi,

 

The following manual will show you how (page #59):

 

   http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02666786.pdf

 

More manuals for your machine are on the following link:

 

   http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&lc=en&product=4317216

 

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BH
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‎12-06-2013 02:44 PM

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Hi,

 

The following manual will show you how (page #59):

 

   http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02666786.pdf

 

More manuals for your machine are on the following link:

 

   http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&lc=en&product=4317216

 

Regards.

BH
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‎12-06-2013 04:07 PM

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Thank you so much. It worked perfectly I had it replaced in no time. I appreciate the help!

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‎12-06-2013 07:13 PM

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@the_fallen_hero wrote:

Thank you so much. It worked perfectly I had it replaced in no time. I appreciate the help!

Hi,

 

You are welcome. Have fun with the task and a good weekend.

BH
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