HP DM3 manual Hard drive, SSD 160GB

Hard drive

NOTE: 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
640 GB, 7200 rpm	619445–001
500 GB, 7200 rpm	619444-001
320 GB, 7200 rpm	619443-001
250 GB, 7200 rpm	619442-001
160 GB, 7200 rpm	619441-001
640 GB, INTERNAL, 7200 rpm	621046–001
SSD 160GB	619455-001
Hard drive hardware kit (not illustrated, includes connector, bracket, and screws)	619446-001

Before removing the hard drive:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer, 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 34).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Position the computer with the back toward you.

2.Press the orange hard drive release latch that located in the battery bay (1) and secures the hard drive cover to the computer.

36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures