Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Software Product License Agreement
- Contents
- Getting Started with Your Notebook
- Basic Operation
- Batteries and Power Management
- Modem and Network Connections
- Add-On Devices
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- Audio problems
- CD-ROM and DVD problems
- Display problems
- Hard drive problems
- Heat problems
- Infrared problems
- Keyboard and pointing device problems
- Local area network (LAN) problems
- Memory problems
- Modem problems
- PC Card (PCMCIA) problems
- Performance problems
- Power and battery problems
- Printing problems
- Serial, parallel, and USB problems
- Startup problems
- Wireless problems
- Configuring the Notebook
- Reinstalling and Updating Software
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- Reference Information
- Index
Add-On Devices
Replacing the Hard Drive
Reference Guide 61
Replacing the Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive
You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Turn the unit bottom side up.
4. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, then remove
the two screws.
5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook.
6. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make
sure the connector seats properly.
7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs.
Important
If you are installing a new hard drive, you should create a Utility partition on the
drive before loading any software.