HP CQ56-122NR, CQ56-110US, CQ56-109WM, CQ56-100XX, CQ56-104CA, CQ56-112NR, CQ56-115DX manual Hard drive

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	Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm 9.5-mm,6.35-cm(2.5-in)	634932-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm 9.5-mm,6.35-cm(2.5-in)	627731-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm 9.5-mm,6.35-cm(2.5-in)	599054-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated; includes bracket, connector, and screws)	599057-001

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 Battery on page 36)

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.

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