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Replacing or upgrading 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.
Removing the hard drive
To remove the hard drive for the EliteBook:
NOTE:
The SmartCard reader is located on top of the hard drive. Because of this, you must first
move the SmartCard reader out of the way before you can access the hard drive.
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the bottom cover (see
5.
Pull the plastic latch/circular tab (1) toward the center of the computer to disengage the
SmartCard reader from the side of the computer.
6.
Rotate the SmartCard reader (2) toward the center of the computer until it rests up at an angle.
7.
Loosen the 3 hard drive screws (1).
8.
Pull the plastic tab on the hard drive (2) towards the side of the computer to disengage the hard
drive from the connector.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Inserting or removing the battery on page
Removing the bottom cover on page
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