Replacing The Hard Drive - HP 4510s - ProBook - Celeron 1.8 GHz User Manual

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Replacing 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.
To remove a hard drive:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by briefly
pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
6. Remove the battery from the computer.
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
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