Hard Drive - HP 6730b - Compaq Business Notebook Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive

NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description
250-GB, 5400-rpm
160-GB, 5400-rpm
120-GB, 7200-rpm
120-GB, 5400-rpm
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
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the
computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive bay cover (2), swing it to the right, and remove the cover. The
hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 486292-001.
4. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
Battery on page 47).
Spare part number
486261-001
486260-001
486259-001
486782-001
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