Hard Drive - HP Pavilion dv3 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive connector and hard drive bracket.
Description
500-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models
500-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models
500-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models
320-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
320-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models
320-GB, 5400-rpm Mini-Pocket Media Drive (PMD)
250-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
250-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models
160-GB, 7200-rpm
160-GB, 5400-rpm Mini-Pocket Media Drive (PMD)
160-GB solid-state drive
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive connector, hard drive bracket, and screws)
Solid-State Drive Mounting Kit (not illustrated)
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
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 unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging 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 three Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2 to detach it from the computer.
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"Battery" on page 7).
Spare part number
591423-001
573738-001
530797-001
591422-001
572085-001
530796-001
519218-001
591421-001
572084-001
530795-001
588057-001
519217-001
581404-001
534990-001
581405-001
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