Hard Drive - HP Presario CQ56-100 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a bracket, connector, and screws. The bracket,
connector, and screws are also available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
Description
320-GB, 7200-rpm 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in)
250-GB, 7200-rpm 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in)
160-GB, 7200-rpm 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in)
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated; includes bracket, connector, 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 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 upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips 2.5×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the
computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it up, and then remove the cover (3). The hard
drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 595200-001.
4. Remove the three Phillips 2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
Battery on page 36)
Spare part number
599055-001
599054-001
599053-001
599057-001
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