Upgrading the Computer

4.Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the Computer” on page 8–27.

5.Turn on the computer.

6.If you replaced the hard drive, restore the system, software drivers, and any software applications that were pre-installed on the computer from Compaq. See “System Recovery Using Recovery CDs” on page 6–9 for details. When the recovery process is completed, reinstall the personal files that you backed up before replacing your hard drive.

Reassembling the Diskette Adapter

On the 8000 model, the diskette drive is enclosed in an adapter. (The 6000 model does not need an adapter.) To replace or add a new diskette drive to the 8000 model, you need to reassemble the adapter around the diskette drive.

1.Lower the diskette drive into the adapter 1. Ensure that the holes are aligned, and reinstall the screws 2 that secure the diskette drive to the adapter.

2.Snap the drive bezel into place 3. Press inward on each side of the bracket brace 4, and lower the bezel until it snaps into place. Ensure that the guide screws 5 are installed in the adapter.

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HP 6420NX, 6430NX, 6404US, 6401RSH, 6415CL, 6400NX, 6433US, 6435CL, 6450NX, 8000T-P8654M, 6485CL Reassembling the Diskette Adapter

6475CL, 6450NX, 6435CL, 6401RSH, 6485CL specifications

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