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Compaq 5000 Series End-User Replaceable Parts Program

Compaq 5000 Series End-User Replaceable Parts Program

Replacing a hard drive
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  • Page 1 Replacing a Hard Drive 5000 and 7000 Series 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 Introduction Hard Drive Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document The hard drive is used to describes how to remove and replace the hard drive store programs and data on (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 4: Tools Needed

    Compaq. Your replacement part is warranted for the longer of 90 days from the date the part was delivered to you, or the original One Year Limited Warranty that came with your Compaq Presario. Preparing Your Computer for Disassembly...

  • Page 5: Disconnecting The Power

    I. Disconnecting the Power 1. Turn off the computer using the Power button (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1 and computer 2 (see Figure 1-3). Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury.
  • Page 6 II. Opening the Side Access Panel 1. Remove the screw 1 securing the side access panel. Locate the latch 2 directly below the screw, press down, and hold in the down position (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 Important: Some models may not have a screw .
  • Page 7 III. Locating the Hard Drive The hard drive is located inside the chassis wall at the front of the computer (see Figure 3-1). Turn the computer on its side with the open side facing up in order to locate it easily. Note: Your hard drive has icons and markings inside the chassis to make identifying parts easy.

  • Page 8: Removing The Hard Drive

    IV. Removing the Hard Drive To remove the hard drive, complete the following procedure. 1. Remove the screw securing the hard drive bracket to the chassis base and save it for your replacement hard drive (see Figure 4-1). Note: It is recommended that you save the screws removed when replacing your defective part.
  • Page 9 2. Lift the hard drive bracket tabs 1 (with hard drive attached) from the chassis slots 2 (see Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2 EPLACING THE RIVE...
  • Page 10 3. Remove the screw securing the hard drive to the hard drive bracket and save it for your replacement hard drive (see Figure 4-3). Note: It is recommended that you save the screws removed when replacing your defective part. You will need them when installing your replacement part.
  • Page 11 4. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4 EPLACING THE RIVE...
  • Page 12 5. Disconnect the hard drive data cable (with blue pull tab) 1 and power 2 cable using a gentle rocking motion (see Figure 4-5). Important: The hard drive data cable has a blue pull tab to help you identify the cable. The data cables are designed with pull tabs and color-coded Figure 4-5...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Hard Drive

    V. Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive, complete the following procedure. Note: It is recommended that you save all packing materials received with your replacement hard 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.
  • Page 14 2. Place the replacement hard drive inside the hard drive bracket (see Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2 3. Replace the screw to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket (see Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3 EPLACING THE RIVE...
  • Page 15 4. Insert the hard drive bracket tabs 1 into the chassis slots 2 inside the chassis wall. Push the base of the hard drive bracket into position (see Figure 5-4). Figure 5-4 EPLACING THE RIVE...
  • Page 16 5. Replace the screw securing the hard drive bracket to the chassis base (see Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5 EPLACING THE RIVE...
  • Page 17 VI. Replacing the Side Access Panel Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel with the slots (located on the top and bottom edge) of the chassis and slide the side access panel into place (see Figure 6-1).
  • Page 18 3. Run the QuickRestore CD (follow the instructions provided with the CD). 4. If the problem persists, repeat the Removal and Replacement procedures. 5. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq Support: 1-800-984-9350. VIII. Returning the Defective Part You do not have to return the...
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