HP EliteBook 820 G1, HP EliteBook 725 G2, & EliteBook 720 G1 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive connector adapter,
or screws. The hard drive bracket, hard drive connector adapter, and screws are included in the Hard Drive
Hardware Kit, spare part number 730539-001.
Description Spare part number
For use on all computer models:
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 703267-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SED, 7.0-mm hard drive 703268-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, FIPS, 7.0-mm hard drive 730946-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 634862-001
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor:
1-TB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 762990-001
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 683802-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, locked, 7.0-mm hard drive 763522-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, locked, 7.0-mm hard drive 776626-001
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 67).
5. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 69).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the four Phillips captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
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