How to Replace the HP PAVILION H21 CD / DVD Drive

Need to replace the CD / DVD Drive in your HP PAVILION H21? You're in the right place. The step-by-step video above walks through the exact removal and installation procedure for this model — no guesswork, no taking the whole laptop apart unless you need to. Most CD / DVD Drive swaps on the HP PAVILION H21 take 10–20 minutes with basic hand tools.

Before you start, power the laptop down completely and unplug the AC adapter. If your model has a user-removable battery, take it out. Have a small Phillips screwdriver and a clean, static-free workspace ready. Follow the video closely for the exact screw locations and removal sequence specific to the HP PAVILION H21 chassis — these vary between models, even within the same series, and a missed clip can crack plastic.

When you're ready to order the replacement laptop part, grab the CD / DVD Drive from the Shop H21 Parts panel to the right. We stock genuine OEM-compatible parts for thousands of laptop models with same-day shipping and a 30-day return policy — trusted since 2007.

Other Repair Videos for the HP PAVILION H21

This model has video guides for several other parts too: