how to remove harddrive from hp pavillion 9 series laptop

[cappie]

I am trying to remove the harddrive.  i removed the battery.  I loosened the screws on the l shaped piece.  It will not move.

any advice? thank you

[Huffer]

Not sure what a Pavilion 9 series is. Can you provide the exact model number or Product number and we can get you the right Manual. Should be a label inside the battery bay with the model number or tap esc + fn to get the system information which will have the Product number. 

[GBL84]

 Hello @cappie,

Welcome and Thank You for posting your query on HP Support Forum

Please reply to this post with complete Model and Product Number of your Notebook

Click the below link for a guide on locating this information:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108

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[cappie]

product   qe304ua#aba  model g7----1219wm

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnYjCML3gv8

That access plate on the bottom can seem stuck in there and you have to start the removal at the top. Pay attention to how the guy in the video does it. Ignore the fact that the video refers to a different model...the steps are the same on yours. 

Do you need help finding a replacement hard drive or with software recovery?

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

[cappie]

My  harddrive is still good.  I do not need a replacement harddrive.  thank you