Compaq Presario M2000 manual Replacing the Internal Hard Drive

Hardware Upgrades and Replacements

Replacing the Internal Hard Drive

The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not begin this procedure until you

■Save your work, close all open applications, and shut down the notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system.

■Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.

■Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack.

For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the “Replacing a Battery Pack” section in Chapter 3, “Power.”

To replace the internal hard drive:

1.Turn the notebook upside down.

2.Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws.

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