HP DV5-2077CL manual Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive

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3.Remove the battery from the computer (3).

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 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

1.Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery.

4.Loosen the hard drive cover screw (1).

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Contents Getting Started Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Contacting customer support Labels Input power Operating environment Viii Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component Description LightsButtons Keys FrontRight-side Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide Left-sideMediaSmart Webcam DisplayBottom Enabling HP QuickWeb HP QuickWebStarting HP QuickWeb Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBarIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar icons Identifying the QuickWeb control iconsIdentifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar Identifying the QuickWeb system tray iconsConfiguring the network Starting Microsoft WindowsTurning HP QuickWeb on and off Networking Using an Internet service provider ISPConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless router Using the keyboard Using the action keysKeyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Using keypadsSetting pointing device preferences Turning the TouchPad on and off Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Pinching/Zooming Rotating Inserting or removing the battery MaintenanceRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Page Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Routine care Recovery discs Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Recovering using the recovery discs Using Windows Backup and RestoreBacking up your information When to create restore points Using system restore pointsCustomer support Contacting customer supportLabels Service tag Specifications Input powerOperating environment Jacks IndexHdmi USB