Removing the Hard Disk Drive

(User-Replaceable)

Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers

Description

Part Number

Exchange

 

 

Part Number

 

 

Drive, hard disk (4.0GB, IBM)

Drive, hard disk (4.0GB, Toshiba)

Drive, hard disk (6.4GB, IBM)

0950-2671

0950-2865

0950-2785

F1386-69100

F1386-69101

F1475-69100

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver.

∙Small flat-blade screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2.Turn the unit bottom side up.

3.Remove the hard drive screw from the bottom case.

4.Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab.

Screw, M3×4mm

Figure 2-3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive

5.If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive:

∙Remove the screw from the case, then pry open the flap. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver

∙Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the snaps at the ends of the case, then open the connector-side of the case.

∙Pry out the corner next to the connector, then lift out the connector and hard drive together.

∙Unplug the internal connector and cable from the hard drive.

HP OmniBook 4100

Removal and Replacement

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