HP EliteBook 2570p Notebook PC - Manual (Page 57)

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in Suspend, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
Removing the hard drive
To remove a hard drive:
1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
4. Remove the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 39 .)
5. Remove the service door (see Removing or replacing the service door on page 46 ).
6. Remove the four hard drive screws (1).
7. Grasp the tab and slide the drive to the left to pull away from the connector (2), and then lift the
drive up (3).
To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure.
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