Drives - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The computer... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
... a CD, DVD, or BD ...8 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...9 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...10 3 Using external drives 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 16 The computer... Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 19 A device driver must be reinstalled ...19 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 20 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 20 iii
Drives - Windows 7
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... system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To...
... system: Shut down on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. If you , loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 13 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To...
Drives - Windows 7
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Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. To install a hard drive: 1. 8.
Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to the computer (1). 10. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to disconnect the hard drive. 11. To install a hard drive: 1. 8.
Drives - Windows 7
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Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Close the cover (2). 6. 3. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5.
Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 Close the cover (2). 6. 3. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5.
Drives - Windows 7
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... H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device...
... H hard disk drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 hard drive external 11 installing 14 removing 13 replacing 13 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc playing 6 removing 10 optical drive 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 19 device driver 19 disc play 18 HP device...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Holds the hard drive and contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The ...and Support. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Wireless module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to ...
Holds the hard drive and contains the memory module slots. 10 Chapter 2 Components If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The ...and Support. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Wireless module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms...
... loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure Or Symptoms...