Hard Drive - HP PAVILION DV3 Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description
500-GB, 5400-rpm
400-GB, 5400-rpm
320-GB, 5400-rpm
250-GB, 5400-rpm
160-GB, 5400-rpm
Hard Drive Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws)
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. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive cover to the
computer.
2. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), and remove the cover (3). The hard drive cover is
included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 506953-001.
3. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
4. Grasp the Mylar tab (2), and pull the hard drive to the right until it disconnects from the system
board.
38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 32).
Spare part number
506232-001
512225-001
506231-001
506230-001
506229-001
506935-001