HP Pavilion DV7-4280 Maintenance And Service Manual page 64

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
5. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1).
2. Disconnect the hard drive by sliding it to the left (2), and then remove the hard drive (3) from the
computer.
3. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket or any of the hard drive bracket components,
remove the following:
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(1) Hard drive adapter cable
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(2) Four rubber isolators
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(3) Four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws that secure the hard drive bracket rails and Mylar cover
to the hard drive
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(4) Left and right hard drive bracket rails with Mylar cover
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Battery on page 51).
Primary hard drive cover on page 52).