HP DV4 manual Hard Drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard Drive

✎The Hard Drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.

Description	Spare part number
500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive	575569-001
320 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive	575568-001
250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive	575567-001
160 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive	580846-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit	482158-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit, MultiBay	488128-001
Hard Drive MultiBay blank	491876-001

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.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 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 486833-001.

4.Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive to the computer.

5.Use the Mylar tab 2 on the hard drive to slide the hard drive 3 to the left.

6.Remove the hard drive 4 from the hard drive bay.

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