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Question posted by sharisno on February 11th, 2014

How To Replace The Hard Drive In A Hp Touchsmart 300-1200z

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 11th, 2014 7:05 AM

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Hi. Watch the YouTube video here for directions.

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Warranty and Support Guide - Page 5

... MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. No change to be free from which they are installed, whichever is the same or equivalent to your exclusive remedy for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period of HP. Replacement parts are warranted to the conditions...

Getting Started Guide - Page 10

... other audio players. Item N Wireless keyboard and mouse O Internal Speakers Description (continued) Sleek wireless keyboard and mouse fit under the HP TouchSmart PC. Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Use the built-in, high-quality stereo speakers for a powerful media experience when listening to music...

Getting Started Guide - Page 11

.../1G) Connect to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 5 Removing the Connector Cover To remove the connector cover on the back of the computer, insert your wired network. Replace the connector cover by model A B I C D E J F G K H L M Connector Function A USB 2.0 ports (3) Connect USB devices (USB 2.0) such as printers, external hard disk drives, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

Getting Started Guide - Page 13

C Power Indicates the power state; D Hard disk drive Indicates hard disk drive activity. E Memory card reader Indicates memory card reader activity. When the LED is off, no read /write capacity. A solid LED indicates that your computer is working with your remote control to Know the HP TouchSmart PC 7 Getting to navigate windows, record TV shows, and perform other...

Getting Started Guide - Page 23

... intensity, off when you add. Adding Hardware and Software Some HP TouchSmart PCs feature a Windows Vista 64-bit system, and may not be compatible with the operating system.* Upgrading your HP TouchSmart PC hardware To find detailed instructions on removing and replacing the memory and the hard disk drive for your computer. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you...

Getting Started Guide - Page 42

... countries/regions). To rotate a photo, enlarge it smaller, start button, and then Music. From HP TouchSmart, you have video chats and conference calls with HP TouchSmart). If you to access your music from either your Music folder on your hard drive, or from the Music folder on your computer. Using the Settings button, choose to play...

Getting Started Guide - Page 50

... Windows Vista start button. 4 Tap Pictures. 5 Use an existing folder, or create a new folder, and then with HP TouchSmart Photos. When you might have an RSS tile. 8 Tap the feed title to view your hard drive with your camera, and insert it in the RSS reader window. How do not already have to an...

Getting Started Guide - Page 51

... photos in Windows Vista if you want your Windows desktop, browse to the photo or folder you do I create a slideshow of my photos? Tap the screen to make a slideshow: 1 From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap the Photo tile. 2 Choose from an existing library on your hard drive in your Music folder: 1 Click the Windows Vista...

Getting Started Guide - Page 52

... 3 Open the TouchSmart Music window by model) HP TouchSmart Media Library is the default library. iTunes does not come preinstalled. You have to have Internet access to the Windows desktop. 2 Tap (... must be merged. If you chose in HP TouchSmart Music? HP TouchSmart can find album art for this case, you must have access to your hard drive from www.apple.com/downloads 2 Set up...

Getting Started Guide - Page 53

...hard drive (right-click on the art to your playlist. 3 You can drag an entire album into the playlist on the album to open the Music folder where you try to the playlist. Create a playlist by tapping Clear All. Your playlist opens. HP TouchSmart.... 2 Download the art to your desktop. 3 Open your music, and delete it from the Windows desktop), open it . You can close it...

Getting Started Guide - Page 54

...desktop. Tap that opens, choose the media settings you want , and select Burn. Tap it again if you want to turn off the feature. 5 Tap Record. 6 When the video is enabled at least one file to put on your hard drive). 4 Add music or photos by model) How do I make a video with HP TouchSmart... either in Windows Vista or in HP TouchSmart Video. * HP supports the lawful use of our ...

Getting Started Guide - Page 55

...Playlist pane, or tap on your hard drive. 1 Connect your camcorder to the computer by creating video playlists, much like you might with YouTube from HP TouchSmart Video. 1 Open HP TouchSmart, and select the Video tile. 2... DVD to record videos to enable it . 5 If you add your video to YouTube. HP TouchSmart FAQs 49 How do I upload my videos to your videos by using a USB or FireWire...

Getting Started Guide - Page 61

... 19 CyberLink LabelPrint, features 39 Power2Go, features 39 PowerDirector, features 40 YouCam, features 39 Index D digital audio connector 6 DVD drive, using 18 DVD Play, features 39 F FireWire (IEEE 1394) 3 H hard disk drive LED 7 Headphones 4 HP TouchSmart adding a shortcut 42 adding a Web site link 42 cleaning touch screen 27 deleting a tile 43 finding information vi navigating...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 3

... Safety Information ...1 Before You Begin ...1 Locating Components of the HP TouchSmart PC 2 Opening the HP TouchSmart PC...3 Adding Memory...7 Before you begin...7 Removing a memory module...8 Installing a memory module ...10 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 12 Removing the hard disk drive 12 Installing a hard disk drive ...18 Closing the HP TouchSmart PC...23 Table of Contents iii

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 5

.... Read the following items before installing and connecting your HP TouchSmart PC. Upgrading and Servicing Guide This guide provides instructions for upgrading the memory and the hard disk drive in the Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide before attempting to upgrade or service the HP TouchSmart PC. WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in your system...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 7

... electricity can damage the electronic components of the HP TouchSmart PC. Opening the HP TouchSmart PC To avoid injury and equipment damage, always complete the following steps in order, when opening the HP TouchSmart PC: 1 Remove any media (CD, DVD, memory cards, USB devices, and external hard disk drives) from the HP TouchSmart PC. 2 Disconnect any external devices that you are connected...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 16

... Upgrading and Servicing Guide See "Opening the HP TouchSmart PC" on the hard disk drive to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the procedures to an external storage device, such as a DVD. Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up any personal files on...

Upgrade and Service Guide - Page 26

... of the back cover, two are located on page 23. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: You must replace the screws on each side of the optical drive, and three are located in "Closing the HP TouchSmart PC" on the sides of the optical disc drive to ensure that secure the back cover to the computer.

Limited Warranty, Support, and System Recovery Guide - Page 7

...or inadequate maintenance or calibration, or other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for damage that has been ...HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL STATE. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED ...

Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18

...-installed files. The hard disk drive is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to do so may result in data loss. For details about the recovery procedure, refer to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. Removing the hard disk drive 1 Complete the...