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 (6.4GB, IBM)

0950-2829

F1440-69100

Drive, hard disk (8.1GB, IBM)

0950-2830

F1449-69100

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Turn the unit bottom side up.

3.Use a key or flat-blade screwdriver to pop up the hard drive handle.

4.Slide the hard drive toward the front, then lift it out.

Figure 2-3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive

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

∙Unsnap the two plastic snaps next to the connector and remove the plastic tray.

∙Remove the four screws from the sides of the shield.

∙Remove the hard drive from the shield.

∙Unplug the connector from the hard drive.

HP OmniBook 7100

Removal and Replacement

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