Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

500-GB, 5400-rpm

506232-001

 

 

400-GB, 5400-rpm

512225-001

 

 

320-GB, 5400-rpm

506231-001

 

 

250-GB, 5400-rpm

506230-001

 

 

160-GB, 5400-rpm

506229-001

 

 

Hard Drive Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws)

506935-001

 

 

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 32).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive cover to the computer.

2.Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), and remove the cover (3). The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 506953-001.

3.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.

4.Grasp the Mylar tab (2), and pull the hard drive to the right until it disconnects from the system board.

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HP DV3 manual Hard drive