Drives - Windows 7
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... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining...
... or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 8 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...9 Using Disk Cleanup ...9 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 13 The computer does not detect the... optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...15 A disc does not play automatically ...16 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 16 A device driver must be reinstalled ...17 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 17 Obtaining...
Drives - Windows 7
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..., or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the ...display. 3. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the ...
..., or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer (1). 10 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer. 7. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the ...display. 3. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is on by pressing the power button. 4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the ...
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10. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11
10. Lift the hard drive away from the system board connector (2). 11. Gently lower the hard drive into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the drive from the computer (3). Slide the hard drive to the left until it snaps into the compartment (1). 2. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on top of the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Pull the black plastic tab on the computer (1). 5. To install a hard drive: 1. Close the cover (2). 11
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6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive
6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 12 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard drive
Drives - Windows 7
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... 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk...
... 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality...
Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) WLAN module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (4) (6) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive... & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (...
...Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any error codes related to the drive failure that have occurred during POST or when attempting to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive... & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (...