Replacing A Drive In The Upgrade Bay; Removing The Protective Insert; Replacing A Hard Drive - HP ProBook 6450b - Notebook PC User Manual

Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay

The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive.

Removing the protective insert

The upgrade bay may contain a protective insert. You must remove the insert before inserting a drive
into the upgrade bay. To remove the insert:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the upgrade bay toward you.
6. Loosen the upgrade bay screw (1).
7. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently push the tab to release the protective insert (2).
8. Remove the protective insert (3) from the upgrade bay.

Replacing a hard drive

CAUTION:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the upgrade 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.
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: