Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(User-Replaceable)
Description
Hard Disk Drive, 2.1 GB (IBM only)
Hard Disk Drive, 4.0 GB (IBM only)
Required Equipment
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the hard drive.
3. Pull out the hard drive.
Caution
Work the connector off the hard drive evenly, without pulling on the flex cable. Otherwise, you
may bend connector pins on the hard drive or damage the flex cable.
4. If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a plastic carrier, you can remove the carrier
from the old hard drive:
• Remove the four screws from the sides of the carrier.
• Swing out the free end of the hard drive about 90°, then gently pry off the connector from the
hard drive.
HP OmniBook 3000
Table 2-3. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
Screw, M2.5×5mm
F1391-60951 (2)
Figure 2-3. Removing the Hard Drive
Part Number
Exchange
Part Number
0950-3193
F1360-69012
0950-2671
F1386-69100
Removal and Replacement
2-5