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...inside the computer. Never open the cover with the power applied. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the drive. 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 or storage .... Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. You might damage your operating system. 3. Remove screws over a surface that secures the panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Computer features may vary by touching the metal cage of...
...inside the computer. Never open the cover with the power applied. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the drive. 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 or storage .... Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. You might damage your operating system. 3. Remove screws over a surface that secures the panel to shock impact. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Computer features may vary by touching the metal cage of...
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The inside of the computer, and then pull the side panel away from the computer. Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 Features may vary by model. Lay the computer on the front bezel to release it from the computer. 7. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place. 6. 5. 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. Lift the three tabs on a flat surface. 9. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 3 Features may vary by model. Lay the computer on the front bezel to release it from the computer. 7. Open the front bezel, and then remove it . Remove the two screws holding the retaining bar in place. 6. 5. Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer is exposed. 8.
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... and slide the cage toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the cage out of the computer (2). 12. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer (1), and then remove it from ... computer (2). Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base of the right side of the hard drive cage by model. NOTE: Some models may vary by the motherboard. 11. Remove the three screws that attach the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two...
... and slide the cage toward the CD/DVD drive (1), and then lift the cage out of the computer (2). 12. Lift the retaining bar at the front of the computer (1), and then remove it from ... computer (2). Using a screwdriver, push the lever marked "1" on the base of the right side of the hard drive cage by model. NOTE: Some models may vary by the motherboard. 11. Remove the three screws that attach the hard disk drive cage to the computer. 4 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may have only two...
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... the new hard drive. The hard drive rests on the same end of manufacturer or model differences; Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 Disconnect the two cables from the cage, remove two screws on each side of the hard disk drive. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive cage, making sure... that secure the hard drive to the cage. Install the four screws that the connectors on the hard drive are on the metal tabs located inside...
... the new hard drive. The hard drive rests on the same end of manufacturer or model differences; Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5 Disconnect the two cables from the cage, remove two screws on each side of the hard disk drive. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive cage, making sure... that secure the hard drive to the cage. Install the four screws that the connectors on the hard drive are on the metal tabs located inside...
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Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. 3. 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. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the chassis. 6.
Reattach the cables to the bottom end of the cage with the slots on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 5. 3. 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. Once the cage is set on the slots (1), press down into the bay, aligning the tabs on the chassis. 6.
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Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar in an upright position. 7. Insert the retaining bar in place. 8. Place the ...and not close the bezel door until it toward the front of the computer (2). 10. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 Insert the three tabs on the bezel 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. Install the side panel on the computer, and then close securely. Features may...
Insert the two screws, securing the retaining bar in an upright position. 7. Insert the retaining bar in place. 8. Place the ...and not close the bezel door until it toward the front of the computer (2). 10. Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 Insert the three tabs on the bezel 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. Install the side panel on the computer, and then close securely. Features may...
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12. 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 will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs. Plug the power cord and .... 14. Press the power button to the back of the computer. To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Tighten the...
12. 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 will need to reinstall it using the system recovery discs. Plug the power cord and .... 14. Press the power button to the back of the computer. To install the operating system, refer to the instructions included with your hard disk drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you backed up. 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Features may vary by model. Tighten the...
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... applied. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Computer features may vary by model. Unplug the computer by the spinning the fan blades. You might damage your operating system.... 3. WARNING! Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the ...
... applied. Tools Needed ● Flathead/T15 Torx screwdriver Small screws are easily lost. Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 9 Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Computer features may vary by model. Unplug the computer by the spinning the fan blades. You might damage your operating system.... 3. WARNING! Using a flathead or Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the ...
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Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 13 Install the side panel on the computer. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the back of the computer. Failure to do so might cause the panel to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. 9. Features may vary by model. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 10. 7. Press the power button to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 8.
Removing and Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 13 Install the side panel on the computer. NOTE: Make sure the panel is flush with the computer. Tighten the screw, securing the side panel to the back of the computer. Failure to do so might cause the panel to turn on the side of the computer, and then slide it toward the front of the computer. 9. Features may vary by model. Plug the power cord and any additional cables into the back of the computer. 10. 7. Press the power button to bend slightly outward and not close securely. 8.