HP Envy 15t k000 Disassembly and SSD Upgrade

[@dmb1319]

EXCELLENT guide. I had to go a little further. HP wisely (NOT) hid the memory UNDER the motherboard. So I had about 6 more screws and 2 more ribbons and a tiny header plug to remove. But they all came out easily and the motherboard leaned up against the bottom of the keyboard while I snapped out the two memory "sticks" and replaced them. I DID overlook the hidden screw under the oval "sticker" on the bottom. Why on EARTH did HP do that? All screws were precisely as you noted. THANK you for the guide HP SHOULD have put on their site.

[@computerrebooter]

dmb1319 Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad that the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@fredfloyd6957]

Thank you for the video. I've had this computer since about 2014 and it is now taking 10 minutes to boot with windows 10. The little tips about the "feet" and the covered screw in the center made this installation successful. The system now comes up in about 10 seconds. I was lucky that the mini screw drivers that I got at Harbor Freight included a phillips that was small enough. That made the job easy. Having a pry tool set from previous computers made the disassembly and reassembly easy and no scars in the plastic.

[@edconnell]

This was a great video, thank you. Our model was not identical, and had some signicant differences, but without this video I would likely not have pulled it off. Incidently our model is the K100. Long story short is the HDD that failed as a boot device was missing when I finally got the case opened from your great video. I scratched my head and searched for probably hour and a half, finding a bit more info from HP online docs. Also, I eventually decided I had to look for this HDD under the system board. About half hour later and searching for product ids online, I discovered the 256GB SSD attached to the system board. This after I'd ordered a replacement 1TB SSD. So, had to then order the HDD carriage as you shown, and 4 hours of careful reassembly screws and those PITA little cables it was back. The wireless module was a pain, when one of the little antennae cables came off. Eventually was able to snap that back in place after resecuring the module into the board/case, and also as would happen after I'd already ordered a replacement wireless dongle figuring that module was toast without a cable I wouldn't be able to fix. Only other challenge was the screw on the case preventing the optical drive from sliding back into place.

[@techtube3831]

Glad to hear you got it done, glad the video helped. Thanks for watching!

[@robtucker6018]

You nailed it. I used a miniature Phillips for the wide-headed screws, a guitar pick for separating the top from the base, and had zero problems. Thank you!

[@techtube3831]

Rob Tucker You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@shivpalpatine]

For the small screws under the optical drive, you can get the phillips/flathead size if you buy an eyeglass repair kit. My supermarket sells them for like $2

[@shivpalpatine]

But be careful, they are SUPER easy to strip, HP is a bunch of retards

[@nikhilgupte5576]

Thanks mate, realized something was wrong when my SSD was too small for the space. Your video made showed me how the rubber bracket detaches/attaches from HDD/SSD respectively.

[@techtube3831]

You're welcome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@tobiastoland5017]

Great video. Helped my dad and me replace his HD with an SSD. I've done this in the past but actually found some of this tricky even though you said it was easy. Was nice to have your video to be confident we were doing things correctly. Thanks so much.

[@techtube3831]

You're very welcome, glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@nescobaj18]

@@techtube3831 Is it possible to install an additional PCle SSD alongside the HDD in this model?

[@nescobaj18]

@@techtube3831 Does this model have an M2 slot for SSD?

[@Xs2...]

This was very useful, thanks ! Very clearly spoken / explained. There was no disassembly guide for the Envy 17 that I needed to open up. The 15 model is basically identical. Only some screws that are different. So if anyone else has a HP Envy 17 - xxx model, use this as your basic reference.

[@computerrebooter]

Hey I'm a KZbin watcher as well as poster. There's nothing worst than bad sound and picture quality! Before posting a vid I've made I always preview it and ask myself "is this something I would watch?" Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful!

[@Xs2...]

same here.

[@ImGoingSpace]

actual disassembly starts at 5:00

[@Gina6868]

I have the 17" touch screen model 17t-k000. Had several more screws than this version, 25 when it was all said and done

[@fit0852]

You are THE man! Many thanks, better than HP advisors and designers

[@mmn9743]

Thank you. My HP ENVY 15t/221 had a crashed HD. Your video allowed me to open it up and replace the HDD with a 1000gb Samsung SSD 860 EVO. A clean install of Windows 10 and WOW ! A limping slow laptop is now fabulous. A small comment, never having opened up a laptop before, I hadn't seen ribbon connectors before and it wasn't obvious to me how to disconnect and reconnect them. Fortunately there are other youtiube videos out there to explain. Thanks again

[@techtube3831]

Congrats on your first hdd swap! Glad the video helped. Sorry couldn't show the ribbon cables the way the camera was mounted. Thanks for watching!

[@glennr2010]

I spent hours putting in an SSD. I did not know about the hidden screw under the tape on the bottom. I could only lift the top by about 2 inches but I eventually managed to squeeze enough fingers in there to get it done. I guess maybe that hidden screw is an HP warranty check.

[@NaniEke]

Does this PC have a slot to add an extra storage...? Or swapping out is the only option

[@nxsmotorsports]

It only has one drive slot for a disk drive. However, you may be able to replace the optical drive with a bay that lets you connect another drive in its place. Btw, I was able to swap the drive and the WiFi module without removing any of the ribbon cables. The WiFi module in my laptop did not have Bluetooth nor 5ghz capabilities. Now it does! Good luck to you.

[@dmb1319]

Excellent video. I'm facing a memory change and needd to see the RIGHT way to get access. GREAT aid! THANKS!

[@techtube3831]

dmb1319 You're very welcome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@sunnydilyte]

Thanks. Your video helped me find those hidden screws.

[@weler2491]

I have 2014 hp envy 15 beatsaudio which is very similar to this one. The maintenance for this laptop is painful. Ram slots are under the motherboard so you have to remove it as well. Keyboard is "welded" in the plastic, when i exchanged for a new one, my laptop got some kind of problem that i couldn't place my phone near it or it would just flicker the video.

[@raygayton2394]

Thanks for great step-by step instructions. Followed to the letter and had no issues. Successful HD switch out.

[@pabloarmasb]

it was really hard to find a video like yours to know how to open this kind of laptop. Thank you very much I really appreciate. There was 2 things to do after open it: 1 where is the ram in order to change it and 2 just check if there was a problem on the on/off button because right now this is my problem I mean doesn´t open. Anyway I enjoyed the video.

[@hafizshaikh5685]

Thank you 🙏, thanks for your hard work the way you have posted video it was very easy to understand how to open the hp laptop envy series please keep continue posting some useful video that can help millions thank you 😊 🙏

[@2wheelsonline]

Just watched this for a 2nd time after watching it initially November 2016 to fit an SSD. Just to checking I'm doing it properly a second time! Thanks!

[@computerrebooter]

2wheelsonline You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! Again!

[@Darthwriter]

Hey, thanks for this. I just got one of these from a customer to swap the old drive for a new SSD and I was having trouble until I realized, through your video, that I had to take off the black caps on the back corners. Very dumb and needlessly complex design by HP, in my opinion. But your video showed me what I was missing and got me through it. It's now booting in 9 seconds with a new SSD. Customer should be happy. Thanks! Edit: also I used an old Starbucks gift card to separate the plastic pieces :)

[@techtube3831]

Carl Wilson You're very welcome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TheSniperScorn]

I just did the upgrade following all of your steps tyvm

[@computerrebooter]

***** You are very welcome.

[@Shahidayub-mx9yv]

its an excellent video. would plz let me know what is cable responsible for the power light only and finger sensor reader light on keyboard bcz i opened my laptop and after that light is not turning on but functioning properly both poer button and finger sensor?

[@abraarkhan8742]

Can you make a video on how to apply thermal paste to this laptop?

[@wellingtonriera6819]

I'm assuming the same process would apply to the HP Envy 15-k020us model which I believe is very similar? Would the Samsung 960 m.2 work with this or is it limited to the 850 and 850 pro? Thank you for the video and the hard work!

[@ezequielg92]

If somebody needs to know. This model has an M key M.2 2280 SSD slot. It's under the motherboard

[@sahin8649]

Do you also know how to remove the keyboard? I have detached the upper part with the keyboard, but just can't remove the keyboard. There is no screws holding it but there are some plastic rivets (I think they are rivets). Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@moonshark006]

Thank you. I need to do this with my hp laptop, 1TB SSD

[@techtube3831]

Chris Katopodis You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@Olibelus]

The 1/16inch flathead screwdriver completely f**ed it up for me. I went ahead and bought a $25+ precision tool kit... Ended up stripping the screw... Have to take it to a PC repair store now... All I wanted to do was to simply upgrade my RAM, to dual-channel 2x4GB DDR3L 1600mhz. I don't understand why they complicate things so much... Not only do you have to remove the motherboard and (almost) disassemble the whole laptop to install the RAM, but you have to get through complicated screws like this..... This has so wasted my day and time. Thanks for the video, though !

[@computerrebooter]

I started using the precision Phillips head and it did start to strip the screw, that's why I ended up using the flathead. Sorry that it didn't work for you, and I totally agree with you that using screws like this is nonsense!

[@93ilepan]

Thank you so much! Very useful info. Even a butterfinger like myself was able to install a new SSD thanks to your detailed instructions. Much appreciated.

[@dhimanroy2831]

8:55 , could have used a safety pin to poke in the safe eject hole o the side of the optical drive button.

[@ertugrulbaydar3981]

Great job. I have same Envy computer 15t-k000 but different problem. Thermal runaway with 90d and noisy fan. I saw the motherboard but not the fan. I assume it is at other side. Can you tell me how easy to go to other side of motherboard before I try this. I bought a new fan already

[@t-wez9631]

I have an Envy 17-k206tx (very much similar to your model) with a 1.5TB mechanical hard drive and just ordered a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB to replace it! (Not as good as yours though, lol) but thank you for the video :-) given me much more confidence in opening my laptop.

[@computerrebooter]

You're very welcome. Glad it helped. You will love the Evo. Great SSD.

[@Adartetattoo]

I have a PC like yours which SSD should I buy either one or a specific one?

[@Sp0ng3b0bb3]

hi, is it possible to upgrade the graphic card on this notebook?? is it hard to do?

[@bndrfadel1313]

Great video! I just have one question is it support M.2 and nvme or it's only SSD 2.5 inches??

[@techtube3831]

If I remember correctly it only takes the standard SSD. Thanks for watching!

[@calcoastwines]

Have same HP laptop, Thanks for the video, very helpful. Will do my upgrade to SSD when it arrives next week.

[@techtube3831]

You're very welcome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@varundua7957]

Hey Man, does it has M.2 SSD Slot? I really want to upgrade with it.

[@ahmeddiab2375]

hi wanted to ask ... 1. why didnt you use a HDD caddy in the dvd bay? 2. ive heard that when you do install a ssd instead of your dvd the speed of the ssd isnt quite as fast when you install it inside your laptop .. 3. i have the same laptop and wondring if its CPU is soldered to the motherboard ? i have the i7-5500u ...

[@techtube3831]

Ahmed Diab I didn't install the drive in the dvd bay because I still wanted use of the optical drive. Unfortunately the CPU is soldered to the board. Not sure about the speed if drive is installed in the dvd bay. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@ibrarallshore2199]

Hello sir my hp envy 15 213tx has some strange issue. I pushed power button to start but it started on and off auromatically. I can hear the click sound like we do in force shutdown by pressing power 5 secs. Some times i let power on/off goes on, it starts and goes in automatic repair but after some rime gives blue screen some kernal error(every time different) and goes in same on/off position. What could be the issue

[@1475inferno]

hey great video. i have the k081nr which basically has the same case as yours. its looks exactly the same. one quick question. i got mine as a gift and it comes with a standard dvd/cd rewriter drive. now i have an old hp dv6t 3100 that had a blu ray rewritter drive. i just tried to switch it and it wouldnt work. the old drive was too fat. i didn't know they made different sizes for internal dvd/blu ray drives. can u direct me to a site or a link that would have a blu-ray rewriter drive that would fit? many thanks in advance.

[@ChickenSandwichWars]

How do you unplug the ribbon cables? Edit: ribbon*

[@lawrencecollins6146]

Thank you. Great video. I want to replace the keyboard. Does the current keyboard just push out after we have it removed as in your video? Then just push in the new one. My keyboard is not backlit. If the replacement has a backli ribbon is it ok to just leave it hanging. Thank you for your time.

[@computerrebooter]

The keyboard on this specific model is integrated into the top cover, so you have to get the whole piece. If you get one without backlight you'll just have no cable to plug into the slot. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@rugbyrick]

I bought the 1/16 flat head recommended. Did not fit, any other ideas?!?!

[@sureshnapit53]

Thanks for Video. Very Helpful for upgrade my SSD HDD....

[@jlindgren1714]

Very good Video. The video on the HP web site was nowhere as good as yours.

[@techtube3831]

J Lindgren Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@diemuino]

Super helpful. Does this model have a m.2 port?

[@techtube3831]

Glad it helped. This one does not have the m.2 port. Thanks for watching!

[@AlessandroMaio82]

Do you think that is possible to use a SSD as a primary HD and switch the DVD with the normal hard drive ?? In this way we can have both assembled on the machine..... Tanx

[@techtube3831]

Yes you can, and here is a very good post with all of the info that you need. h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Hardware-Upgrades-Replacements/Can-I-replace-the-Optical-drive-of-ENVY-15t-k000-with-a-hard/td-p/4153774 Thanks for watching!

[@tadgh9657]

the three screw by the DVD drive are they needed? cause per say someone drilled them...

[@techtube3831]

Not absolutely necessary no. Especially if you don't use your optical drive that often.

[@andreabas71]

Hi, thank you for the video! Do you know what is the caddy size for the HDD? 9,5mm or 12.7mm?

[@techtube3831]

Andrea Basile You are welcome, hope it helped. The HDD size is 9.5mm.

[@martin3110952]

Thank you soooo much! Exactly what I needed for my HP 17T K200 laptop. :)

[@techtube3831]

Mark Spitz You're very welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@Psyopcyclops]

I’ve got a very similar laptop to this, but it’s the K110TX comes with an i7 4510U and an NVIDIA 840m, but as you said the HDD is absolute garbage. I’ve taken it apart multiple times trying to diagnose a power issue (happened to be the charger itself lol) so that won’t be a problem, but what sort of mid range SSD do you recommend for it? Looking at a 1TB if possible. Edit: I was just thinking about something like a Crucial MX500. They’re only $100 for 1TB here in Australia, so that’s not an expensive upgrade compared to the performance gain of an SSD over the 5400rpm drive in this thing at the moment.

[@techtube3831]

The Crucial is a good choice. I also like the Samsung EVO, which I put in my daughter's laptop. Either way can't go wrong.

[@enricomigliara6511]

There are warranty seals that are broken during the hd-ssd replacement ?

[@azamyilmaz6020]

Hi. I also have a HP ENVY 15-K000ST J0B61EA. I also want to upgrade my harddisk from HDD to SSD. 1)Do you have an idea about crystaldiskmark rates of the new SSD according to your hardware? So i can buy a more ideal one. The reason for this question is; In my old laptop i also changed hdd to SSD any rates are 280 read, 230 write in crystaldiskmark but i bought a 550 read 530 write kingston. So it is an expensive choise… 2) My harddisk is not a HDD but it is an SSHD.Is yours also SSHD? Did you see a mSATA port inside the computer? If yes there is no need to cancel dvd port for the hdd hardisk. In advance thanks for the reply…

[@techtube3831]

+Azam Yilmaz Sorry my reply got cut short. So, you probably won't be able to take full advantage of the SATA III speeds if the old computer only supports SATA II. As to question #2. The model shown in the video does not have mSATA.Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@matthewwollin8203]

Extremely helpful, thanks alot man

[@techtube3831]

You're very welcome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@tarunshyam]

Can we upgrade the graphics card in this laptop?

[@computerrebooter]

Not in this particular model.

[@tarunshyam]

computerrebooter okay thank you for your reply :)

[@computerrebooter]

tarun shyam You're welcome.

[@hvgocb]

What ssd models are for the model of that laptop, does any model make it? specifications please

[@lcssbr]

I have started removing the screws last year and put all them back before opening the laptop, but since then, the DVD drive opens itself, usually when I move the laptop. Do you have an idea why this happens?

[@computerrebooter]

Lucas Silva Remove the screw from the bottom that holds in the optical (DVD) drive. pull the drive out and then put it back in, maybe it just needs to be reseated. otherwise check the front of the drive to make sure that there is nothing pressing against the open button on the inside. Good Luck!

[@eldanirivers]

Your video was so helpful!! thank you a lot :), however I couldnt manage to remove the little screws under the dvd drive wtf why they do that.. I dont know what size to get to remove them :(

[@techtube3831]

you're very welcome. the 1/16 in. flathead was the only way I could them out. just make sure you keep the head of the screwdriver level and push hard while you're turning the screw. Thanks for watching

[@musicolog]

it was so helpful video. Thank you very much.

[@xZen0sx]

Thank you for the useful video! After upgrading to SSD, how did you put Windows/HP softwares back in?

[@computerrebooter]

You're very welcome. To answer your question, before removing the original hdd you need to create a system image. You will then restore that image to the new ssd. Here is a good how-to on that: www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-7/ Thanks for watching!

[@xZen0sx]

+computerrebooter ah! thank you :)

[@dkchase1]

Hey! I've been trying to locate parts for this laptop, do you think you could help me? The part im looking for is the Corner Base cover (Black piece with foot on it) I can find it on the HP Website, but its 87$.... way over priced for a small piece of plastic.

[@techtube3831]

Only place I could find it was HP as well, but for $69.57 Here is the link parts.hp.com/hpparts/Search_Results.aspx?mscssid=1B4FDE75629E446FA30317F36442420C&SearchIn=PartNumber&SearchPN=763787-001 Since they do not specify left or right I am inclined to believe that you get both of the covers, but I am not sure. Best of luck.

[@AadityaInformer]

Do we need to unscrew the 3 three screw near the dvd

[@kenarsuleyman]

I have hp envy 15 k202nt. It has 1TB SSHD(8gb ssd) is this 8 gb ssd inside hdd or is it somewhere different? So if i replace hdd with ssd internal 8gb cache ssd will be removed right ?

[@saltwater6773]

Can i put the hardrive in ny new laptop who has 2 slots ?

[@pedrokap28]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you tell me which screwdriver used in the video? I have a problem with a screw that can not be opened. Furthermore the piece that covers the screw does not come off in any way. Help me!!

[@techtube3831]

don't mean to sound rude here. but did you watch the entire video? I do point out all of the hidden screws and I show all of the tools that I used. is your laptop possibly a different model? I do want to help but I'll need more specific information. Thanks

[@pedrokap28]

+TechTube the model is the same. I know where is the hidden screw, my problem is simply that the cover does not come off easily as it happens to you (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGHOnYqLYsiZqbM). But more than anything I wanted to know the size of your screwdriver.

[@techtube3831]

+Pietro Caputo The phillips head is a #1 and the flat head is a 1/16th inch. are you referring to the screws under the feet on each side of where the battery goes?

[@pedrokap28]

+TechTube I'm referring at the cover of the screw that you remove with the flat head screwdriver. It won't open. Then I have another screw that won't unscrew and then asking you the exact size of your screwdriver.

[@techtube3831]

+Pietro Caputo if the flathead doesn't work for removing that little cover you could try using a razor blade to get under the edge of it better to lift it up, it's just held with light adhesive. the screwdriver sizes I mentioned in my last reply are the exact sizes. Good luck with it.

[@tuquang1730]

a have a same laptop, can i upgrade by a m2 ssd?

[@PainlessF]

Yes, you have to go to the other si de of de mother board and then you will have a m2 port

[@NarutoNation]

I have the 17" touch screen model and for some reason my optical drive won't budge at all. I know it's snug in tight but even when I apply a bit more force than usual the only thing that comes off is the front piece/bezel and the actual drive still stays in there. Any help?

[@techtube3831]

NarutoNation Sounds like you may not have taken the screw out that holds the optical drive in place, it shouldn't be that hard to get out. Check the bottom very carefully, the screw could be covered by a sticker or a small adhesive tab that blends in with the case. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@NarutoNation]

TechTube I forgot to mention but I did remove the screw. I've watched all of hp's official video's as well and mine just doesn't come out as easily as they show.

[@clonelead1]

Do you think it is possible to upgrade exsisting gtx 850 to gtx 860 in envy or there will be a problem about fitting to mother board?

[@techtube3831]

+FaultlesZ I couldn't find any info on the architecture of the cards, so I'm not sure. I would contact Nvidea directly, they should be able to answer that easily.Thanks for watching!

[@sakhavatjumshudov6968]

I am just about to buy SSD for replacement. Confusd in gettting the right choise. can I use any size of SSD or there is going to be limitations depending on model ? Will look forward for the answer. Thanks in advance!

[@techtube3831]

Sakhavat jumshudov Send me the exact model of your laptop and I will try to help you out.

[@sakhavatjumshudov6968]

Hi, Thanks for your quick feedback, The model of my laptop is : HP Envy 15t K200

[@sakhavatjumshudov6968]

HP ENVY Notebook - 15t-k200 CTO (ENERGY STAR)Model #: K2T35AVSerial #: 5CD5124JHF

[@techtube3831]

Your options are, 500gb, 750gb, 1tb, or 1.5tb. Size(thickness) should be either 7 or 9.5 mm. Most SSD'S are going to be around 7 mm so you should be good. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@yaboimaxxx7923]

When you fresh installed, what was the process like with the software? Would I be able to buy a new envy 15t, get an ssd and fresh install windows?

[@techtube3831]

you sure can, you just need the Windows OS disk or a bootable thumb drive with the OS on it and the product key. Here is a video showing the installation process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpKxhquhjbetpas Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@yaboimaxxx7923]

TechTube I've done it plenty on desktops, but I haven't done it on laptops, where do they have the drivers?

[@techtube3831]

Maxxx It's exactly the same for laptops. Just search HP for the drivers.

[@marc-andremajor5241]

hi i just installed a samsung 850 pro and all went well but when i tried to boot on the ssd it doesnt work... i've done the migration with samsung utilities and after all when i remove the hdd and put the ssd into the msata slot it wont boot...what did i need to do? thx for the reply!

[@techtube3831]

+Marc-andré Major Here are some suggestions. In BIOS make sure that your SATA controller is set to AHCI or if there is an MSATA option select that because the slot may need to be activated. If the drive is not being recognized after those settings, try taking it out and putting it back in again. If you are getting the "no operating system found" error then the migration may have went wrong. Only things I can think of without more specific information. Hope it helps!Thanks for watching!

[@luz4030]

Help! My screen on this computer is broken. How cab I replace it? Please answer. Thanks!

[@techtube3831]

Watch my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3do6Sbl71gmck The screen will come apart the same.

[@luz4030]

Oh, wow! That was an amazing help! Do you per chance know where to get this HP Envy 15's screen replacement? Thanks!

[@techtube3831]

+Cold Blitz Here you go, I have purchased from here before with good results. Just make sure to match the old screen's resolution. www.laptopscreen.com/i/index.php?page=products&model=ENVY%2015T-K000%20CTO%20QUAD%20EDITION&brand=HP-Compaq

[@supreme84x]

I did this but I'm having problems instaling the new operating system. I've tried to install win7, 8 and 10 and none will work. It won't let me format the ssd to allow install. Get multiple error codes. Won't delete either, wont install. Is there something in the BIOS that has to be changed?

[@techtube3831]

supreme84x The new drive should image with no problem, no bios settings needed. what size (in storage) is your new drive? First thing I would recommend is to check your connections again making sure that they are all seated properly.

[@supreme84x]

Didn't see this reply in my email until now. Thanks for the reply TechTube. It turned out that it was a faulty SSD. Solidifed my hate for the PNY brand. I returned it, installed an EVO 850 and everything else went swingly.

[@marcotonucci3554]

hi, I wrecked two small screws under the CD player . how can I go now ? help!!!

[@techtube3831]

Use a pair of pliers to grab the edges of the screw head and twist it out that way. If you can't do it that way last resort would be to drill the screws out. Good luck, thanks for watching!

[@CharizDomi]

Is the mobo replaceable on this particular model?

[@computerrebooter]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching!

[@MuzicForSoul]

Thanks a lot sir, really appreciate it explaining this details.

[@techtube3831]

Amit Patel You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@uaexemarat]

My only complaint is that you should've mentioned the hidden screw earlier, as it could confuse people who are hurrying

[@techtube3831]

This was a real time disassemble, I didn't know about that screw until you saw me find it. Other than that, hope the video helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@bobmeyer1332]

Thanks for ignoring the absolutely hardest part of the process: reconnecting the tiny little ribbon cables. Makes the entire video worthless if you can't put it back together.

[@Schlimbus]

Tolles Video, hat mir geholfen beim SSD Einbau, thx!

[@thunderstruk]

Thank you for the video, it was extremely helpful.

[@madhanvasudevan3133]

Can I add 2TB HDD hard disk in this machine.

[@techtube3831]

1TB max I believe.

[@shenidan2023]

many thanks - great video with good tips

[@DaggieBlanqx]

What about the screen bezel??

[@xicoyoman]

Will I void the warranty if I do this?

[@computerrebooter]

Whenever you open up the case on a laptop it does void the warranty.

[@Cthulch]

+computerrebooter so in this case an HDD is not a user replaceable part? Hell, I got tired sending my laptop to HP warranty service. Those lamers wipe my HDD even when the issue is bloody obviously has nothing to do with it. I want to remove my HDD before sending the laptop to them. Backing the whole HDD up and restoring it takes enormous amount of time and may cause some data loss.

[@johnggeoffroy]

Worked perfectly.Thanks

[@techtube3831]

John Geoffroy Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@ADX77]

My optical drive has a hole for a paper clip release..

[@techtube3831]

Andrew Dixon It needs to be closed when you remove it.

[@diemuino]

Thanks for the video. Very useful!

[@techtube3831]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@diemuino]

just finished installing my ssd with ubuntu. now this baby flies!!!

[@xYOYO999]

does a 7mm height SSD fit in?

[@techtube3831]

NOLAX99 Yes

[@xYOYO999]

TechTube thanks you for fast answer

[@techtube3831]

NOLAX99 NP. Thanks for watching!

[@tanujsheoran5036]

want to upgrade ssd in m.2 slot

[@yuriygo]

Nice video...Thanks!

[@techtube3831]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sbazan]

where is the mic?

[@Halfire120]

Great help man, thank you!

[@computerrebooter]

You are very welcome! Glad it helped.

[@NotEzn]

@@computerrebooter he wasn’t talking to you

[@dhimanroy2831]

my laptop hp envy k204tx , complete replica :-)

[@TheSniperScorn]

it helped me alot. Thank You

[@techtube3831]

***** You are welcome, glad that it helped!

[@DavidGarcia-jg1qg]

thank you

[@techtube3831]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@aymanmahamed6442]

thanks

[@JonathanVachon777]

There is a hole in the dvd tray to open it 🤦‍♂️

[@josh_wah]

I cannot, for the life of me, remove the broadhead screws

[@techtube3831]

Josh Song If you completely strip the screws and can't get them with even the small flathead. take a pair of needle nose or other small plyers and try to grip the edge of the screw head and twist them out that way. I had to do this with one of those screws on mine.

[@jokeen8764]

10/10