I can't take the bottom of my HP 15-cb079nr laptop.

[Nick10re]

My hard drive failed and I intend to replace it, but I can't get the bottom off. All the screws are out, but there isn't any switch or slide to take it off. HP support has not been able to help me.

[Lil_Boy_Blue · Accepted solution]

Hi

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To remove the bottom cover:

Position the computer upside down with the front toward you.

Remove the two upper rubber feet.

Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws 

under the two upper rubber feet that secure the bottom

cover to the computer.

Remove the five  Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screws  that secure the bottom cover to the computer.

Component replacement procedures

 Using a non-marking tool, start prying near a corner of the computer and work around to the back to

separate the bottom cover from computer

, and then remove the bottom cover

.

Reverse this procedure to install the bottom cover

[Nick10re]

Good Looks. Thanks

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Prego.