Hard Drive - HP Compaq Presario CQ61 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description
500 GB, 5400 rpm
320 GB, 7200 rpm
320 GB, 5400 rpm
250 GB, 7200 rpm
250 GB, 5400 rpm
160 GB, 7200 rpm
160 GB, 5400 rpm
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws)
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
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the base enclosure.
2. Lift the right side of the cover 2, swing it up and to the left, and then remove the cover. The hard drive cover is
included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 531517-001.
4–10
Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals
"Battery" on page 4-7).
Spare part number
577086-001
575599-001
577084-001
575598-001
577082-001
580528-001
577080-001
531204-001
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