HP 8770w manual Removing the secondary hard drive

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7.Open the smart card holder cover (2) to a vertical position.

8.Loosen the hard drive screws (1).

9.Pull the plastic tab on the hard drive (2) towards the left side of the computer to disengage the hard drive from the connector.

10.Use the plastic tab to lift the hard drive (3) and remove it from the computer.

Removing the secondary hard drive

To remove the secondary hard drive:

1.Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.

3.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the secondary hard drive bay toward you.

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