Adding Or Replacing A Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP Pavilion DV6-6C User Manual

Adding or replacing a hard drive

CAUTION:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
5. Remove the battery from the computer.
NOTE:
6. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the cover is released, and then lift up and remove the
cover (2).
7. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the computer.
8. Remove the 4 screws (2) from the hard drive.
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
For more information, refer to Inserting or removing the battery on page 41.