Replacing a hard drive – HP Pavilion 17-e129nr TouchSmart Notebook PC User Manual
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Replacing a hard drive
CAUTION:
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a
drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See
for specific precautions when handling drives.
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down
through the operating system.
Before you remove the hard drive:
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
5.
Remove the battery from the computer (see
Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 41
).
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Loosen the service door screw (1), and then remove the service door (2).
2.
Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1).
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