Replacing Or Upgrading A Hard Drive; Removing Or Installing The Primary Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP Pavilion DV5-2231 Getting Started Manual

Replacing or upgrading a hard drive

The computer supports two hard drives, located in the hard drive bay on the bottom of the computer.
CAUTION:
Shut down the computer before removing a hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove a 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 or installing the primary hard drive

To remove or install the primary hard drive, follow these steps:

Removing 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.
4. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the cover is released, and then lift up and remove the
cover (2).
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: