HP Notebook PCs - Steps for Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive

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HP Notebook PCs - Steps for Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive

This document provides instructions for the removal and replacement of the hard drive for the nc6320, nc6110, nc6120, nx6310, nx6320, nx6110 and nx6120 series notebook PCs.

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Step 1 - Remove the battery

Slide the battery release latch to the release position.
Slide and hold the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
Slide the battery out of the battery bay.

Step 2 - Remove the hard disk drive

Loosen the two captive P0 Phillips-head screws that secure the hard disk drive cover to the bottom of the notebook.
Use your finger or a flat-bladed tool to lift the inside edge of the hard disk drive cover and remove it.
Loosen the captive spring-loaded P1 Phillips-head screw that secures the hard disk drive.
Grasp the Mylar tab and pull the hard disk drive toward the outside edge of the base enclosure to disconnect the hard disk drive from the system board connector.
Lift the hard disk drive out of the bay and remove.
Place the hard disk drive in a static dissipative bag.

Step 3 - Replace the hard disk drive

Remove the hard disk drive from the static dissipative bag.
Place the hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay.
Push the hard disk drive toward the inside of the base enclosure until the connector is seated.
Tighten the captive spring-loaded P1 Phillips-head screw that secures the hard disk drive.
Toe the hard disk drive cover into the enclosure.
Tighten the two captive P0 Phillips-head screws.

Step 4 - Replace the battery