Hard Drive - HP G72 Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The
hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also
available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
Description
750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only)
640 GB, 5400 rpm
500 GB, 7200 rpm
320 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only)
320 GB, 7200 rpm
250 GB, 7200 rpm
160 GB, 7200 rpm
Hard drive hardware kit (not illustrated, includes connector, bracket, and screws)
Before removing the hard drive:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the
computer.
42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 41).
Spare part number
603787-001
603785-001
615085-001
622643-001
615084-001
615083-001
615082-001
615086-001