Replacing The Primary Hard Drive - HP Compaq nc6000 - Notebook PC Hardware Manual

Replacing the Primary Hard Drive

The hard drive that is in the hard drive bay is the primary hard
drive. Remove it only after the notebook is properly shut down.
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CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:
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Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the
hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is
on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
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If you are not sure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn the
notebook on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the
notebook through the operating system.
To remove the primary hard drive:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the notebook and close the display.
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up.
4. Remove the hard drive security screw 1.
5. Remove the hard drive retaining screw 2.
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