Compaq 517212-001 User manual

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide

Removing and Replacing the
Hard Disk Drive
Features may vary by model.

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Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
20 to 40 minutes
Before You Begin
After you replace the hard disk drive, you have to perform
a system recovery. Refer to the documentation that came
with your computer for detailed system recovery steps.
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing a hard disk drive.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
Hewlett-Packard recommends using a magnetic
tipped screwdriver. You can use a flathead
screwdriver with the following screw.
IMPORTANT: A hard drive is extremely sensitive to
shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the
circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive.
CAUTION: This product contains
components that are easily damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the
chance of ESD damage, work over a
noncarpeted floor. If possible, ground
yourself while touching the metal frame of
the computer, prior to handling
components.
IMPORTANT: Treat an optical disc drive with care. It is
easy to damage. It is sensitive to shock impact. Do not
bang or drop it.
WARNING:
1 Never open the cover with
the power cord attached
or power applied. You
may damage your
computer or be injured
from the spinning fan
blades.
2 Avoid touching sharp
edges inside the
computer.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1Remove all removable media such as CDs or DVDs
from the computer.
2Turn off the computer using the shutdown procedure
for your operating system.
3Disconnect the power from the wall and from the back
of the computer.
4Turn off all peripheral devices (such as monitor,
printer, and external drives) and disconnect them from
the computer.
5Disconnect the mouse, keyboard, ethernet cable,
and/or phone line.
6Remove the two screws that fasten the left side panel
to the computer.
7Slide the left side panel about 1.27 cm (0.5 in)
toward the rear of the computer.
8Pull the panel away from the computer and set it
aside.

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9Release the two latching tabs on the left side of the
front bezel by pulling them slightly outward. When
the left side of the front bezel is released, pull it away
from the computer.
10 Spread a towel or soft cloth on your working surface.
Then lay the computer on its side, with the open
side up.
11 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive
cage to the front of the computer.
12 Lift the front edge of the optical drive and cage
assembly (1), and then slide the tabs (2) out of the
notches at the rear of the computer.
13 Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the
back of the optical drive.
Press the release button on the end of the power cable
and the data cable while disconnecting these cables
from the drive.
14 Carefully set the optical drive aside.
NOTE: You must remove the optical drive before you
can remove the hard drive.
NOTE: The location of the cable connections may
vary with the optical drive model in your computer.
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15 Remove the two hard drive retention screws. Set them
aside for use with the new hard drive.
16 Slide the hard drive to the rear of the computer until it
stops. Then slide the hard drive toward the center of
the computer to release it.
17 Lift the hard drive straight up and out.
18 Press the release button on the end of the power cable
and the data cable while disconnecting these cables
from the drive.
CAUTION: Using retention screws that are
too long can damage some hard disk
drives. The hard disk drive retention screws
are slightly shorter than the rest of the
screws. Set these screws aside for use with
the replacement hard disk drive.

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
1Remove the two guide screws from the old hard drive.
2Install the guide screws into the new hard drive.
When you hold the drive with the label (A) facing up
and the data and power connectors (B) toward you,
the guide screws (C) will be to your left when properly
installed.
3Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to
back of the hard drive.
IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look
the same as the original part, due to different
manufacturers or models. HP always provides quality
parts that meet or exceed your original computer
specifications.
Please do not return this part because it is different. Follow
the steps in this procedure to install your new drive.
NOTE: The SATA data cable for the hard drive is
longer than the data cable for the optical drive.
A
B
C

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4Place the drive so the guide screws fit into the guide
screw slots. The drive manufacturer’s label should be
visible when the drive is in place.
5Push the hard drive back into the bay and then to the
right until it locks. When the drive is properly located,
the threaded holes in the drive line up with the holes
in the drive bay, and the power and data cables will
route properly.
6Replace the hard drive retention screws and tighten
them.
7Reconnect the power cable and data cable to the
optical disc drive.
NOTE: The location of the cable connections may
vary with the optical drive model in your computer.