HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement This guide will demonstrate how to take the solid state cache out of the laptop.
Written By: Grant Terris
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
INTRODUCTION Solid state drives are much faster than hard disk drives, but are much more expensive. The ZBook 15 comes with a small solid state storage unit called a cache. If you want your computer to run faster, you can move your operating system from the disk drive to the solid state cache. This will greatly decrease the amount of time it takes for your computer to boot from its powered-down or sleep states. If you need to replace the solid state cache on your laptop, follow this guide!
TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Flip the laptop over.
Slide the lever with the battery symbol beside it firmly until the battery pops out.
Remove the battery from the laptop.
Step 2 — Back Cover
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Slide the right lever firmly to the right.
Slide the cover towards yourself to remove it.
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
Step 3 — SSD Cache
Remove the two 3 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the Solid State Cache by pulling the module up and out.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-18 02:08:46 AM.
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement This guide will demonstrate how to take the solid state cache out of the laptop.
Written By: Grant Terris
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 4
HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
INTRODUCTION Solid state drives are much faster than hard disk drives, but are much more expensive. The ZBook 15 comes with a small solid state storage unit called a cache. If you want your computer to run faster, you can move your operating system from the disk drive to the solid state cache. This will greatly decrease the amount of time it takes for your computer to boot from its powered-down or sleep states. If you need to replace the solid state cache on your laptop, follow this guide!
TOOLS: Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Flip the laptop over.
Slide the lever with the battery symbol beside it firmly until the battery pops out.
Remove the battery from the laptop.
Step 2 — Back Cover
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Slide the right lever firmly to the right.
Slide the cover towards yourself to remove it.
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HP ZBook 15 SSD Cache Replacement
Step 3 — SSD Cache
Remove the two 3 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the Solid State Cache by pulling the module up and out.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-18 02:08:46 AM.
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www.iFixit.com
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