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‎12-16-2017 04:59 PM

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Product: Pavilion 17G149CY
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I want to replace hard drive. Attempting to remove back cover per instruction from maintenance manual p. 33-35. Having difficulty where hinges are. Am I missing something that will not release the cover (All screws have been removed  that I can detect. If someone has a suggestion it would be appreciated.  

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‎12-16-2017 05:15 PM

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Its not a zero force thing. It takes a bit of elbow grease to get the upper and lower halves separated. Best to use a flat wide non-marring tool like a spudger or credit card. 

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‎12-16-2017 05:15 PM

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Its not a zero force thing. It takes a bit of elbow grease to get the upper and lower halves separated. Best to use a flat wide non-marring tool like a spudger or credit card. 

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