Removing the Hard Disk Drive

(User-Replaceable)

Required Equipment

Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

Important

If you are installing a new hard disk drive, load the factory software and operating system on the drive as described in “Recovering the Factory Software,” as shown on the next page.

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.

2.On the bottom of the notebook, remove the hard drive rubber screw plugs and retaining screws.

3.Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook.

Screw, M2.5×6mm (2)

Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive

HP Omnibook XE4100/XE4500

Removal and Replacement

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