Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

 

750

GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.2 only)

603787-001

 

 

 

640

GB, 5400 rpm

603785-001

 

 

 

500

GB, 7200 rpm

634919-001

 

 

 

320

GB, 7200 rpm

599055-001

 

 

 

250

GB, 7200 rpm

599054-001

 

 

 

160

GB, 7200 rpm

599053-001

 

 

Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes connector, bracket, and screws)

599057-001

 

 

 

Before removing the hard drive:

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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.

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

Remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.

2.Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2, lift it up and to the left 3, and remove the cover. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 595200-001.

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HP CQ62-411NR, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-252TX, CQ62-251TX, CQ62-217CA, CQ62-219WM, CQ62-215TU, CQ62-215NR, CQ62-214TU manual Hard drive

CQ62-109TX, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-215TU, CQ62-202TU, CQ62-203TU specifications

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