HP Dv6 6108Us manual Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive

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3.Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it 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.

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

5.Remove the battery from the computer.

NOTE: For more information, refer to the previous section, Inserting or removing the battery on page 30.

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