Hard Drive - HP Compaq 516 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive connector and hard drive bracket.
Description
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor:
■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm
■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 160-GB, 7200-rpm
■ 160-GB, 5400-rpm
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm
■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm
■ 160-GB, 7200-rpm
■ 160-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
4–8
"Battery" on page 4-6).
Spare part number
538405-001
538404-001
575199-001
538403-001
575198-001
538402-001
538440-001
538439-001
575197-001
538438-001
575196-001
538437-001
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