Compaq 517212-001 - Manual (Page 6)

4 517212-001 — Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1 Remove all removable media such as CDs or DVDs
from the computer.
2 Turn off the computer using the shutdown procedure
for your operating system.
3 Disconnect the power from the wall and from the back
of the computer.
4 Turn off all peripheral devices (such as monitor,
printer, and external drives) and disconnect them from
the computer.
5 Disconnect the mouse, keyboard, ethernet cable,
and/or phone line.
6 Remove the two screws that fasten the left side panel
to the computer.
7 Slide the left side panel about 1.27 cm (0.5 in)
toward the rear of the computer.
8 Pull the panel away from the computer and set it
aside.