Compaq LTE Elite Maintenance And Service Manual page 134

NOTE: The hard drive may have either a metal handle (Figure 4-27) or a
plastic pull tab that is attached directly to the hard drive
enclosure.
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To avoid damage to the hard drive or the computer, do not pull on the hard
drive handle or pull tab unless you first press and hold down the hard
drive release button. Do not use excessive force when pressing on the hard
drive release button or pulling on the hard drive handle or pull tab. If
the hard drive will not come out easily, or if a hard drive lock label is
attached to the hard drive, check to see that the hard drive security clips
have been removed before proceeding (refer to "Hard Drive Security Clips"
later in this section).
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3. Hold down the hard drive release button [1], while pulling gently on the
hard drive handle [2] (Figure 4-27).