Replacing The Hard Disk Drive; To Replace The Hard Disk Drive; To Replace The Hard Disk Drive Holder - HP F2974KT - OmniBook 500 - PIII 700 MHz Manual

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

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. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive retaining screw.
3. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the computer.
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 screw.
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 164.

To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the
cover parts from the old hard drive. You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this
procedure.
1. Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the
holder.
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