Replacing The Hard Drive; To Replace The Hard Drive - HP Notebook Series Reference Manual

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Replacing the Hard Drive

To Replace the Hard Drive

You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Turn the unit bottom side up.
4. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the 2 or 3 screw
holes, then remove the screws. The number of screws varies
by model. Match your notebook to the following illustration.
5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook.
6. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment.
Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly.
7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs.
If you are installing a new hard drive, you should create a Utility
partition on the drive before loading any software.
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