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HP pavilion xu100 Service Manual

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 Add-On 
Devices 
 
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 
  
Reference 
Guide 
105 
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 
To replace the hard disk drive 
You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 
1.  Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 
2.  Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive retaining screw. 
3.  Carefully pull the hard drive out of the computer. 
 
 
4.  Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure 
the connector seats properly. 
5.  Reinstall the hard drive retaining screw. 
Important 
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the 
drive before loading any software. See “To recover the factory installation of your hard 
disk” on page 142. 
To replace the hard disk drive holder 
If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the 
cover parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this 
procedure. 
1.  Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the 
holder.