HP CQ41-225AU, CQ41-206AU, CQ41-205AX, CQ41-204AU, CQ41-206AX, CQ41-207AX, CQ41-222AU manual Hard drive

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

Description	Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive	497775-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive	573330-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive	459611-004
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive	575567-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive	454605-002
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive	580846-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive	454925-002
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive connector, hard drive bracket, and screws)	482158-001

Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.

3.Lift the left side 2 of the hard drive cover, swing it to the right, and remove the cover 3. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 498322-001.

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