Compaq 325 and 326 Notebook PCs HP 425 and 625 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 611029-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 614956-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 611028-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 614955-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 611027-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 614523-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 614522-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive for use in computers with 39.6-cm (15.6-in) displays 615844-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 608139-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 614958-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 608138-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 614957-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 608137-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493994-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 455954-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 615040-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 48).
5. Remove the service door (see
Service door on page 49).
Remove the hard drive from a 39.6-cm (15.6-in) computer:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) and loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive
screw (2) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
3. Grasp the mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the left to disconnect it from
the system board.
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