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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive – HP ProBook 430 G1 Notebook PC User Manual

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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 the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off, 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.

Remove the battery (see

Inserting or removing the battery on page 39

).

4.

Remove the keyboard (see

Removing or replacing the keyboard on page 47

).

5.

Loosen and remove the 4 hard drive retaining plate screws.

Using hard drives

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