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- Page 1 Drives Document Part Number: 396318-001 December 2005 This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc drive.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Drive care 2 IDE drive light 3 Hard drive 4 Optical drives Inserting an optical disc ......4–3 Removing an optical disc (with power) . -
Page 3: Drive Care
Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Drives 1–1... - Page 4 Drive care CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a Ä drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: ■ Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. ■...
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Page 5: Ide Drive Light
IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. Drives 2–1... -
Page 6: Hard Drive
Hard drive CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information: Ä ■ 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 standby, or in hibernation. ■... - Page 7 Hard drive 4. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2. 3–2 Drives...
- Page 8 Hard drive 6. Loosen the hard drive screw 1. 7. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the left to disconnect the hard drive. 8. Lift the hard drive 3 from the computer. Drives 3–3...
- Page 9 Hard drive To install a hard drive: 1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1. 2. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw 3. 3–4 Drives...
- Page 10 Hard drive 4. Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover 2. 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3. Drives 3–5...
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Page 11: Optical Drives
Optical drives An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs are used to store or transport data and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. Drives 4–1... - Page 12 Optical drives The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table. Type of Read CD Write to Write to Write to Write label to Optical CD-RW DVD±RW/R DVD±RW LightScribe Drive DVD-ROM CD or DVD ±RW/R DVD-ROM Drive DVD/CD-RW...
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Page 13: Inserting An Optical Disc
Optical drives Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray 2. 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle with the label side up. -
Page 14: Removing An Optical Disc (With Power)
Optical drives Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. -
Page 15: Removing An Optical Disc (Without Power)
Optical drives Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is not available: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2. -
Page 16: Avoiding Standby Or Hibernation
Optical drives Avoiding standby or hibernation CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss Ä of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate standby or hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD. - Page 17 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.