Replacing The Hard Disk Drive; To Replace The Hard Disk Drive - HP Pavilion XZ335 Startup Manual

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Important

To replace the hard disk drive

You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.
3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook.
4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure
the connector seats properly.
5. Reinstall the hard drive retaining screws.
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the
drive before loading any software. See "To recover the factory installation of your hard
disk" on page 54.
If the notebook prompts you to activate Windows XP, follow the instructions that appear
onscreen. The Windows XP Product ID code is located on the bottom of the notebook.
To install the holder on a new hard disk drive or prepare a new hard disk for use, see
"Replacing the Hard Disk Drive" in the online Reference Guide.
Add-On Devices
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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