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...: A hard disk drive is applied. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all programs, and then shut down your operating system. 3. Do not touch the circuit board. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back panel that enables you begin ... the fan blades. Do not bang or drop it. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Computer features may vary by model. Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Before you ...
...: A hard disk drive is applied. Unplug the computer by disconnecting the power cord and all programs, and then shut down your operating system. 3. Do not touch the circuit board. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back panel that enables you begin ... the fan blades. Do not bang or drop it. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Computer features may vary by model. Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Before you ...
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Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. The inside of the computer, and then pull the side panel away from the computer. Features may vary by model. Lay the computer on the front bezel to release it from the computer. 7. Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place. 6. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 5. Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer is exposed. 8.
Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. The inside of the computer, and then pull the side panel away from the computer. Features may vary by model. Lay the computer on the front bezel to release it from the computer. 7. Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place. 6. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 5. Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer is exposed. 8.
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... to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 13. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer (1), and then remove it from the back of the computer (2). ...NOTE: Some models may vary by the motherboard. 11. Grasp the hard drive cage and slide the cage toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the cage out of the computer (2). 12. 10. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base...
... to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two screws attaching the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 13. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer (1), and then remove it from the back of the computer (2). ...NOTE: Some models may vary by the motherboard. 11. Grasp the hard drive cage and slide the cage toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the cage out of the computer (2). 12. 10. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base...
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...each side of the cage as they will be used in the new hard drive. The cables may have a latch that secure the hard drive to the cage. NOTE: Keep the four screws available as the handle. The hard drive rests on the same end of the cage that the connectors on the hard...vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive cage, making sure that secure the hard disk drive to release the cable. 15. Install the four screws that is pressed to the cage. 14. Slide the hard disk drive out of the original part. 1. To remove the...
...each side of the cage as they will be used in the new hard drive. The cables may have a latch that secure the hard drive to the cage. NOTE: Keep the four screws available as the handle. The hard drive rests on the same end of the cage that the connectors on the hard...vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive cage, making sure that secure the hard disk drive to release the cable. 15. Install the four screws that is pressed to the cage. 14. Slide the hard disk drive out of the original part. 1. To remove the...
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Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the hard disk drive cage in place. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Set the hard drive cage down and slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned. 4. 3. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the chassis. 6.
Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, secure the hard disk drive cage in place. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Set the hard drive cage down and slide the cage toward the bottom of the computer until it stops (2), ensuring that the three screw holes are aligned. 4. 3. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the chassis. 6.
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Install the side panel on the computer, and then close securely. Features may vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 Insert the retaining bar in place. 8. Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close the bezel door until ... door into the slots on the side of the computer, and then slide it locks in the back of the computer (1), and then align the screw holes at the front of the computer. 9. Place the computer in place. 11. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Insert the...
Install the side panel on the computer, and then close securely. Features may vary by model. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 Insert the retaining bar in place. 8. Failure to do so might cause the panel to bend slightly outward and not close the bezel door until ... door into the slots on the side of the computer, and then slide it locks in the back of the computer (1), and then align the screw holes at the front of the computer. 9. Place the computer in place. 11. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Insert the...
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Press the power button to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to the back of the computer. To install the operating system, refer to turn on ... been installed, you will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs. NOTE: If your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to reinstall any applications and restore any additional cables into the back of the computer. 14.
Press the power button to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to the back of the computer. To install the operating system, refer to turn on ... been installed, you will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs. NOTE: If your system recovery discs, or available from the HP support site (www.hp.com/support). Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to reinstall any applications and restore any additional cables into the back of the computer. 14.
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...4. WARNING! CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Keep your hands away from the back of the computer that enables you begin... any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING! Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the computer. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Computer features may vary by model. Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. Keep fingers and...
...4. WARNING! CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Keep your hands away from the back of the computer that enables you begin... any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING! Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the computer. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Computer features may vary by model. Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. Keep fingers and...
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Features may vary by model. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Press the power button to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. 9. Install the side panel on the computer. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 8. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 13 Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 10. Failure to do so might cause the panel to the back of the computer. 7.
Features may vary by model. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Press the power button to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. 9. Install the side panel on the computer. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 8. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 13 Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 10. Failure to do so might cause the panel to the back of the computer. 7.