Replacing The Hard Drive - HP Compaq NC2400 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, 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.
To remove the hard drive:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6. Remove the battery pack from the computer.
7. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1).
8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9. Loosen the two hard drive retention bracket screws (1)
6 Chapter 3 Hard drives
To prevent system lockup and loss of information:
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