Replacing The Primary Hard Drive - HP Compaq NW8000 Hardware Manual

Replacing the Primary Hard Drive

The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the primary hard drive.
Remove it only after the notebook is properly shut down.
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CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:
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Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the
hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is
on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
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If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation,
turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Then shut down
the notebook through the operating system.
To remove the primary hard drive:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the notebook and close the display.
3. Turn the notebook upside down.
4. Remove the hard drive cover retaining screw.
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