HP DV3 manual Hard drive

Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.

Description	Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm	506232-001
400-GB, 5400-rpm	512225-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm	506231-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm	506230-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm	506229-001
Hard Drive Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws)	506935-001

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 Battery on page 32).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive cover to the computer.

2.Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), and remove the cover (3). The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 506953-001.

3.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.

4.Grasp the Mylar tab (2), and pull the hard drive to the right until it disconnects from the system board.

38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures