Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - Compaq Pavilion g6-2000 Getting Started

Replacing or upgrading 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.

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 and remove the battery.
4. Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw (1).
5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (2).
6. Loosen the hard drive cover screw (1).
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
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