Compaq 6530b - Notebook PC User Manual

Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 486261-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 486260-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 486259-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 486782-001
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 48).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the
computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive bay cover (2), swing it up and to the right, and remove the cover
(3). The hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 486292-001.
4. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
5. Grasp the Mylar tab (2) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the left to disconnect it from
the system board.
54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

Compaq 6530b - Notebook PC Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours
Display	14.1-inch WXGA (1280x800)
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage	120 GB to 250 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Chipset	Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
Networking	Integrated Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n
Audio	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers
Ports	VGA, RJ-45
Slots	ExpressCard/54
Processor Speed	2.53 GHz