HP PAVILION DX6500 - Manual (Page 49)

Hard drives
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
160-GB, 5400-rpm 458803-001
80-GB, 5400-rpm 458804-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1 . Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2 . Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3 . Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4 . Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36 ).
Remove the hard drives:
1 . Position the computer with the front toward you.
2 . Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure each hard drive cover to the computer.
3 . Lift the right side of the hard drive covers (2), swing them up and to the left, and remove the covers.
The hard drive covers are included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438368-001.
Component replacement procedures 41