Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP Compaq Presario CQ43-200 Getting Started Manual

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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.

Save your work and shut down the computer.

Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery.

To access the hard drive cover screw, remove the memory module compartment cover.

NOTE:

Loosen the hard drive cover screw (1).

Remove the hard drive cover (2).

Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the computer.

Remove the 4 hard drive screws (2).

To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

For more information, refer to

Adding or replacing memory modules on page

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

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