Replacing The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP Mini 210-2080 User Manual

Replacing the hard drive

CAUTION:
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 or in the Sleep state.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Sleep, turn the computer on by sliding the power
switch. Then shut down the computer by sliding the power switch.

Removing the hard drive

1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4. Remove the battery (1) (see
5. Remove the vanity cover:
a. Slide the release button (2) inward to release the vanity cover.
b. Lift the bottom edge (3) of the vanity cover, and then remove it from the computer (4)
6. Grasp the tab on the hard drive cable connector (1) and lift it up to disconnect the hard drive
cable from the system board.
7. Carefully remove the hard drive cable from the cable routing channel.
8. Remove the 3 hard drive screws (2).
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Removing the battery on page 24).