Replacing A Hard Drive - HP Pavilion g4-2200 User Manual

Replacing a hard drive

CAUTION:
drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See
drives on page 46
CAUTION:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the
operating system.
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. See
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the captive screw to release the service door (1).
2. Slide the service door forward slightly (2), lift the front right corner of the service door (3), and
then maintain an angle while removing the service door (4).
3. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the computer.
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a
for specific precautions when handling drives.
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Removing a user-replaceable battery on page
Handling
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Improving performance 47