Replacing The Service Door; Replacing Or Upgrading The Hard Drive - HP Laptop User Manual

Replacing the service door

Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and
other components.
To replace the service door:
1. Tilt down the service door to align the front edge of the service door near the front edge of the
computer (1).
2. Insert the alignment tabs (2) on the rear edge of the service door with the notches on the
computer.
3. Slide the service door toward the battery bay until the service door snaps into place.
4. With the battery bay toward you, slide the service door release latch to the left (3), and if you
choose to, insert and tighten the optional screw (4) to hold the service door in place. Slide the
release latch to the right to lock the service door (5).
NOTE:
5. Insert the battery (see

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 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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If you want to use the optional screw, it is stored inside the service door.
Inserting or removing the battery on page
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
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