HP HDX 16 manual Hard drive

Hard drive

✎The hard drive spare part kit includes a left and right hard drive bracket, Mylar sleeve, connector, and four isolators.

Description	Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm	498071-001
400-GB, 5400-rpm	498072-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm	505857-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm	498069-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm	505856-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm	498068-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm	498070-001

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 4-8).

Remove the hard drive:

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

2.Lift the rear edge of the hard drive cover 2, swing it up and forward, and then remove the cover 3. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 496477-001.

Removal and replacement procedures 4–11