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
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... cord from the computer. 7. Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the... connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. To remove the...
... cord from the computer. 7. Shut down on a flat surface. 6. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on , in the Sleep state, or in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the... connected to the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Then shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. 5 Replacing the hard drive in Hibernation. To remove the...
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 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 computer (1). 10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the right until the hard drive snaps into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Insert the hard drive into place. 14 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 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 computer (1). 10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9.
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Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). 15 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4.
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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...
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...