HP 17.3 E0J92UA#ABA, 17.3 E7N75UA#ABA, 17.3 E0J83UA#ABA manual Replacing a hard drive

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Replacing a hard drive

CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See Handling drives on page 51 for specific precautions when handling drives.

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

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.

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

5.Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 37.) Remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the service door screw (1), and then remove the service door (2).

2.Remove the 2 screws (1) from the hard drive.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Best practices Starting rightHP Quick Start select models only Fun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Select User guidesSee Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Hibernation onKeys Fn keyBottom Labels Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Protecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting a microphone Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionFunction Hot key Description Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupInitiating and exiting Sleep Removing a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Tray-load Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesTurn the computer upside down on a flat surface Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using antivirus software Using Internet security softwareInstalling software updates Using firewall softwareInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan