Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP EliteBook 2560p Getting Started Manual

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

To remove the hard drive:
1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3. Remove the battery (see
4. Remove the bottom cover (see
5. Loosen the 3 hard drive screws (1).
6. Pull the plastic tab on the hard drive (2) towards the side of the computer to disengage the hard
drive from the connector.
7. Use the plastic tab to lift the connector side of the hard drive up at an angle (3) and remove the
drive (4) from the computer.
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