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Question posted by claramiller3341 on June 29th, 2021

How To Replace The Hard Drive

replace the hard drive?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 29th, 2021 11:13 AM

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Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Refurbished - Page 4

... INFORMATION. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. EXCLUSIONS HP DOES NOT WARRANT ... to be required to new in performance and reliability, or (b) with (a) a replacement unit of a replacement. Replacement parts are entitled to hardware warranty service according to the extent permitted by an authorized...

Warranty - Page 5

... (b) by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation that shipped with (a) a replacement unit of HP's choosing that is your exclusive remedy for your product in transit; or (g)...instead of HP. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE...

Warranty - Page 24

...Center will give you suggestions on your Windows desktop (to fix your computer. See What You Can Do There's lots of the hard disk drive is stated in the product specifications, in ...home or business in terms of repair, as some important details), which are considered consumer replaceable. There are described and advertised by calling the HP Customer Care Center in the Computer window...

Getting Started - Page 61

...drivers A driver is a software program that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Replace the memory card if necessary. Memory card reader (continued) Symptom Memory card reader (select models... because of the software, you may support additional types, such as a printer, hard disk drive, mouse, or keyboard. Repairing Software Problems Your computer uses the operating system and installed...

Getting Started - Page 70

... may open, prompting you to choose between running system recovery from the discs or from your hard drive. 6 Choose to run from the computer, except the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. 5 Press... will be deleted. Therefore, ensure you back up . 2 Insert recovery disc #1 into the DVD drive tray, and close the tray. 3 If the computer works, click the Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button ...

Getting Started - Page 71

... the onscreen setup instructions, and then click Start in the last screen to display the Windows desktop. 2 Configure your Internet connection. 3 Turn off your computer, reconnect all peripheral devices that ...Web site. 5 Use Windows Update to get critical updates from the backup media to your hard disk drive. 9 Ensure your system is running up-to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the...

Upgrade and Service - Page 17

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Upgrade and Service - Page 18

... the five screws in two sizes. WARNING: Never open the cover with your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Some computer models use a flathead screwdriver or a T15 TORX screwdriver with the following requirements before touching any internal parts or electronic components. CAUTION: Static...

Upgrade and Service - Page 19

... computer. 2 If your system has one, remove the HP Pocket Media Drive from the bay. 537496-001 - Below are the locations of the three long screws (select models) for the drive cage on the front of the two short screws (select models) for the drive cage inside the computer. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 3

Upgrade and Service - Page 20

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 3 Disconnect all peripherals and cables, including the power cord. 6 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to release the panel. 4 With a screwdriver, loosen ...

Upgrade and Service - Page 21

... to the back of the plug, and then pull the plug from the connector. 11 Locate the metal latch that secures the drive in the cage. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 5 Plugs without a latch: For a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. 9 Locate the cables connected to release...

Upgrade and Service - Page 22

... out the front of the short screws on select models.) 6 537496-001 - Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive For this procedure, you remove the system fan directly below the drive cage (shown in the computer. CAUTION: Note there are two fans in the rectangle), not the processor fan to the left (shown with...

Upgrade and Service - Page 23

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 7 Without disconnecting the fan, set it aside. 18 Remove the three screws on select models.) 19 Remove the drive cage by moving it downward to release it, and then ...2 3 17 Remove the screw at the top of the drive cage. (This is one of the short screws on the front of the computer that secure the drive cage in the metal tab (1) above the fan as you...

Upgrade and Service - Page 24

...of the computer and set it on its side. 22 Disconnect the cables from the drive: The plugs on the drive. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Plugs without a latch: For a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight ...plug while pulling it from the connector. 21 Locate the cables connected to the hard disk drive. 20 Lift the cage all the way out of the plug, and then pull the plug...

Upgrade and Service - Page 25

... look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 9 23 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Orient the replacement hard disk drive with the label facing up and the connectors facing outward. 24 Slide the...

Upgrade and Service - Page 26

... cables to the drive. ...ensure the screw hole at the top of the drive cage aligns under the screw hole in the computer rai1 (1). NOTE: Do not position the cage screw hole over the computer rail (2). 5 Tip the drive cage and insert it into the computer. 10 537496-001 - Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Upgrade and Service - Page 27

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 11 NOTE: This is one of the short screws on select models. 9 Replace the system fan by inserting the two lower hooks on the fan (1) into the slots in the computer, and then swinging the top of the fan (2) onto the computer. 2 8 Replace the three screws on the front...

Upgrade and Service - Page 28

Your drive may have three or two cables. 1 12 Insert the CD/DVD drive partway into the computer. 2 14 Push the drive into the computer until it locks in place. 12 537496-001 - 11 Replace the system fan screw. NOTE: This is one of the short screws on select models. 13 Connect the cables to the drive. Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Upgrade and Service - Page 29

... front of the computer until there is no gap. 17 Lay the computer on its side. 20 Set the computer upright. 537496-001 - Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 13

Upgrade and Service - Page 30

Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 21 Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the computer. 23 Turn on the computer. 22 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, including the power cord. 14 537496-001 -