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‎10-14-2024 07:10 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I am looking all over the internet for a guide that shows me how to remove the bottom base cover for HP Model 17-ar007ca 

I removed the 9 visible screws, and something is still holding the cover down. I need to remove it to replace the battery and hard drive 😓

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‎10-14-2024 08:22 PM

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@tradersdawn,

 

You need to remove two more screws from underneath the rubber feet. See page 25 of the user manual below.

HP Pavilion 17 Laptop PC (model numbers 17-ar001 through 17-ar099) Maintenance and Service GuideIMPO...

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