Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive; Removing The Hard Drive - HP Mini CQ10-900 User Manual

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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective
packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."
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Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport
walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices
that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

CAUTION:
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 Suspend, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by sliding the
power switch. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

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 and remove the battery.
4. Slide the battery/service door latch (1) to release the service door.
5. Slide the service door toward the front of the computer (2), and then remove the door (3).
6. Lift up the hard drive connector cable (1) until it disconnects from the computer.
7. Remove the Phillips screw (2) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
8. Pull up on the hard drive tab (3) until the hard drive rests at about a 45-degree angle.
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To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: