HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000 Series - Replacing the Primary Hard Drive

  caution:

Follow these recommendations to prevent system lockup and loss of information:

• Shut down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
• If unsure whether the notebook is in Hibernation, turn on the notebook and then shut it down.

1. Save current work.
2. Shut down the notebook and close the display.
3. Turn the notebook bottom-side up.
4. Remove the hard drive retaining screw.
   Figure : Removing the hard drive retaining screw

   
5. Slide the bottom half of the front bezel upward to create a handle.
   Figure : Extending the front bezel to create a handle

   
6. Pull the drive out of the bay.
   Figure : Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay

   
7. Insert the new hard drive by sliding the hard drive into the bay until the drive is seated.
   Figure : Inserting the hard drive into the hard drive bay

   
8. Close the front bezel of the hard drive.
   Figure : Closing the hard drive bezel

   
9. Reinsert the hard drive retaining screw.
   Figure : Replacing the hard drive retaining screw