Hard Drive - HP 15 TouchSmart Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket.
Description
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in
750 GB, 5400 rpm, 2.5 in
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm
Hard drive bracket
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
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the top cover (see
To remove the hard drive:
1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
2. Slide the hard drive to disengage it from the connector (2).
3. Lift the hard drive from the computer (3).
Battery on page 31).
Keyboard on page 35).
Top cover on page 43).
Spare part number
778192-005
778190-005
778186-005
749648-001
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