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Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Features may vary by model.
Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 20 to 40 minutes Before You Begin WARNING: After you replace the hard disk drive, you have to perform a system recovery. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for detailed system recovery steps. IMPORTANT: A hard drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive. 1 Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 7 Slide the left side panel about 1.27 cm (0.5 in) toward the rear of the computer. 1 Remove all removable media such as CDs or DVDs from the computer. 2 Turn off the computer using the shutdown procedure for your operating system. 3 Disconnect the power from the wall and from the back of the computer. 8 Pull the panel away from the computer and set it aside.
9 Release the two latching tabs on the left side of the front bezel by pulling them slightly outward. When the left side of the front bezel is released, pull it away from the computer. 12 Lift the front edge of the optical drive and cage assembly (1), and then slide the tabs (2) out of the notches at the rear of the computer. 1 2 13 Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the optical drive. 10 Spread a towel or soft cloth on your working surface.
15 Remove the two hard drive retention screws. Set them aside for use with the new hard drive. 17 Lift the hard drive straight up and out. 18 Press the release button on the end of the power cable and the data cable while disconnecting these cables from the drive. CAUTION: Using retention screws that are too long can damage some hard disk drives. The hard disk drive retention screws are slightly shorter than the rest of the screws. Set these screws aside for use with the replacement hard disk drive.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. HP always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. Please do not return this part because it is different. Follow the steps in this procedure to install your new drive.
4 Place the drive so the guide screws fit into the guide screw slots. The drive manufacturer’s label should be visible when the drive is in place. 6 Replace the hard drive retention screws and tighten them. 7 Reconnect the power cable and data cable to the optical disc drive. 5 Push the hard drive back into the bay and then to the right until it locks.
8 Insert the tabs at the rear of the optical drive and cage assembly into the slots at the rear of the computer. Then lower the front of the drive and cage assembly onto the computer. 11 Insert the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the front of the computer. 9 Replace the two optical drive cage screws. 12 Snap the left side of the bezel in place. 10 Stand the computer upright.
13 Align the tabs on the inside edge of the left side panel with the slots in the edge of the left side of the computer case. 15 Replace the screws that secure the side panel to the computer. 14 Slide the left side panel into place.
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Removing and Replacing the Optical Disc Drive Features may vary by model.
Removing and Replacing the Optical Disc Drive 15 to 25 minutes Before You Begin WARNING: Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing an optical disc (CD/DVD) drive. 1 Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. IMPORTANT: Treat an optical disc drive with care. It is easy to damage. It is sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it.
Removing the Optical Disc Drive 7 Slide the left side panel about 1.27 cm (0.5 in) toward the rear of the computer. 1 Remove all removable media such as CDs or DVDs from the computer. 2 Turn off the computer using the shutdown procedure for your operating system. 3 Disconnect the power from the wall and from the back of the computer. 8 Pull the panel away from the computer and set it aside.
9 Release the two latching tabs on the left side of the front bezel by pulling them slightly outward. When the left side of the front bezel is released, pull it away from the computer. 12 Lift the front edge of the optical drive and cage assembly (1), and then slide the tabs (2) out of the notches at the rear of the computer. 1 2 1 13 Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the optical drive.
14 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that hold the optical drive in the drive cage. Replacing the Optical Disc Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. HP always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. Please do not return this part because it is different. Follow the steps in this procedure to install your new drive. 1 Place the drive cage onto the drive.
3 Replace the four drive cage screws. 4 Reconnect the power cable and data cable to the optical drive. 6 Replace the two optical drive cage screws. 7 Stand the computer upright. 8 Insert the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the front of the computer. NOTE: The location of the cable connections may vary with the optical drive model in your computer. 5 Insert the tabs at the rear of the optical drive and cage assembly into the slots at the rear of the computer.
9 Snap the left side of the bezel in place. 10 Align the tabs on the inside edge of the left side panel with the slots in the edge of the left side of the computer case. 18 11 Slide the left side panel into place. 12 Replace the screws that secure the side panel to the computer.
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