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Compaq Presario Series Replacing

Replacing the hard drive
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Replacing the Hard Drive
End-User Replaceable Parts Program

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  • Page 1 Replacing the Hard Drive End-User Replaceable Parts Program...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Replacing The Hard Drive

    If you have any problems replacing the hard drive, contact Compaq Support at 1-800-984-9350. Introduction Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document contains instructions for removing and replacing the hard drive (see Figure 1-1).
  • Page 4 I. Preparing Your Computer For Disassembly 1. Remove any diskette or compact discs (CDs) from the computer. 2. To shut down your computer, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list and click OK to turn the computer off. 3.
  • Page 5 II. Opening the Side Access Panel 1. Locate the latch 1 on the back of the computer and press down on the lever to release the side panel. Grab the handle on the side panel and slide the side panel from the chassis 2 (see Figure 2-1). Note: Should the latch fail to move when pressed downward, check to see if there is a shipping screw above...
  • Page 6 III. Removing the Hard Drive To remove the hard drive, complete the following procedure. 1. Turn the computer on its side (open side facing up). 2. Locate the hard drive inside the chassis wall at the front of the computer. Note: Your hard drive has icons and markings inside the chassis to make identifying parts easy.
  • Page 7 4. Remove the screw securing the hard drive to the chassis and save it for your replacement drive (see Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2 Important: Keep the screw that secured the defective hard drive to the chassis. You will need it for your replacement drive. 5.
  • Page 8 IV. Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive, complete the following procedure. Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement drive. You will need them to return the defective part. Caution: Dropping the hard drive may cause damage to the hard drive and/or loss of data. 1.
  • Page 9 3. Reconnect the hard drive power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the replacement hard drive (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 V. Replacing the Side Access Panel and Connecting the Power 1. Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel with the slots on the top and bottom edge of the chassis and slide the side access panel 1 into place.
  • Page 10 4. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and Replacing procedures. 5. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq Support: 1-800-984-9350. VII. Returning the Defective Part Please refer to the Compaq Part Return Instructions that came with your replacement part for instructions on returning the defective part. EPLACING THE...
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