HP EliteBook 8440W Maintenance And Service Manual page 54

Removal and replacement procedures
5. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw 1 that secures the hard drive to the computer.
6. Grasp the Mylar tab 2 on the top of the hard drive, and then lift it up and to the right to disconnect the hard
drive from the hard drive connector on the system board.
7. Remove the hard drive 3 from the hard drive bay.
8. To replace the hard drive bracket, follow these steps:
a. Remove the 4 Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
b. Lift the bracket straight up 2 to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
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