Hard Drive - HP G62-373 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

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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 1.2 only)
640 GB, 5400 rpm
500 GB, 7200 rpm
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 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 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. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
2. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2, lift it up and to the left 3, and remove the cover. The hard drive
cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 595200-001.
4–8
"Battery" on page 4-7).
Spare part number
603787-001
603785-001
634919-001
599055-001
599054-001
599053-001
599057-001
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