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... your computer or be injured by model. 15 - 20 minutes Removing the hard disk drive 1. Discharge static electricity by model. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back panel that enables you begin Observe the following requirements before touching any media... hands away from the back of the computer. Do not bang or drop it. WARNING! CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the drive. Remove any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. Static electricity can damage the electronic ...
... your computer or be injured by model. 15 - 20 minutes Removing the hard disk drive 1. Discharge static electricity by model. Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back panel that enables you begin Observe the following requirements before touching any media... hands away from the back of the computer. Do not bang or drop it. WARNING! CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the drive. Remove any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING! Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. Static electricity can damage the electronic ...
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5. Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer is exposed. 8. The inside of the computer, and then pull the side panel away from the computer. Features may vary by model. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 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.
5. Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer is exposed. 8. The inside of the computer, and then pull the side panel away from the computer. Features may vary by model. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 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.
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... to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by the motherboard. 11. NOTE: Some models 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). 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. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base ...
... to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by the motherboard. 11. NOTE: Some models 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). 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. Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base ...
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... or model differences; Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 The cables may look different than the original part because of the hard disk drive. Install the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the cage. Installing a new hard disk drive NOTE: The replacement part may have a latch that... the connectors on the hard drive are on the same end of the cage ...
... or model differences; Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 The cables may look different than the original part because of the hard disk drive. Install the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the cage. Installing a new hard disk drive NOTE: The replacement part may have a latch that... the connectors on the hard drive are on the same end of the cage ...
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3. 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. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs 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.
3. 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. Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs 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.
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... bar in the back of the computer (1), and then align the screw holes at the front of the computer. 9. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Insert the retaining bar in place. 11. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 7. Features may vary by model. Insert the three tabs on...
... bar in the back of the computer (1), and then align the screw holes at the front of the computer. 9. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Insert the retaining bar in place. 11. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 7. Features may vary by model. Insert the three tabs on...
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...install the operating system, refer 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). After the operating system has been installed, you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. ...the back of the computer. 14. 12. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the back of the computer. Plug the power cord and any data you will need to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will ...
...install the operating system, refer 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). After the operating system has been installed, you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. ...the back of the computer. 14. 12. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the back of the computer. Plug the power cord and any data you will need to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will ...
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...computer before removing and replacing the CD/DVD drive. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. IMPORTANT: A CD/DVD drive is applied. WARNING! Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Features may vary by model...back of the fan when the power is extremely sensitive to the computer. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. WARNING! Keep fingers and tools...
...computer before removing and replacing the CD/DVD drive. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. IMPORTANT: A CD/DVD drive is applied. WARNING! Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Features may vary by model...back of the fan when the power is extremely sensitive to the computer. Remove screws over a surface that secures the side panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Avoid touching sharp edge inside the computer. WARNING! Keep fingers and tools...
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Failure to do so might cause the panel to the back of the computer. 10. 7. 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 NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Features may vary by model. Press the power button to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 9.
Failure to do so might cause the panel to the back of the computer. 10. 7. 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 NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Features may vary by model. Press the power button to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 9.