Hard Drive Or Ssd - HP Pavilion g7 Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive or SSD

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive connector cable, isolators, or
shield. The hard drive connector cable, isolators, and shield are included in the Hard Drive Hardware
Kit, spare part number 639444-001. The hard drive connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare
part number 640206-001.
Description
For use with all computer models:
750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm (0.37 in) × 6.35 cm (2.50 in),
640 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm (0.37 in) × 6.35 cm (2.50 in)
500 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm (0.37 in) × 6.35 cm (2.50 in)
320 GB, 7200 rpm, 7.0 mm (0.28 in) × 6.35 cm (2.50 in)
160 GB SSD, 6.35 cm (2.50 in)
Before removing the hard drive or SSD, 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 service door (see
Remove the hard drive or SSD:
1. Disconnect the drive connector cable (1) from the system board.
2. Lift the front edge of the drive (2) until it rests at an angle.
Battery on page 37).
Optical drive on page 39).
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
644351-001
637312-001
644685-001
645089-001
682589-001
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