HP CQ56-124CA, CQ56-110US manual Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive

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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

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 Suspend 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:

1.Save your work.

2.Shut down the computer and close the display.

3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

6.Remove the battery from the computer.

7.With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the two hard drive cover screws (1).

8.Lift the left side of the hard drive cover (2), then lift the cover up and to the left (3) and remove it.

9.Remove the three screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Memory modules Security Appendix B Routine care Finding information WelcomeWelcome Getting to know your computer Lights TopTouchPad Top Button and speakers Keys Right side Left side Display Wireless antennas Bottom Additional hardware Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Turning wireless devices on and off Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanRoaming to another network Protecting your WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyPage Pointing devices and keyboard Using the keyboardFunction Action key Setting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Checking your audio functions Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only VGA VideoShutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsUsing power management Using battery powerUsing the Power icon Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeStoring a battery Conserving battery powerReplacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Handling drives DrivesRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling the hard drive Page Removing a CD Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Playing a CDPage External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Operating system passwords Function Setting passwords in the operating systemBackup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Restoring factory default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Computer screen is blank Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer is unable to start upAn external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting customer support Component LabelsRoutine care Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Appendix C Specifications Electrostatic discharge LAN USB IndexWlan
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