Compaq Presario Series - Troubleshooting; Clearing CMOS; Power-On Self Test (POST); Configuration

8 REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE
IV. Replacing the Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive, complete the following procedure.
Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement drive. You will need them to return the defective part.
m Caution: Dropping the hard drive may cause damage to the hard drive and/or loss of data.
1. Slide the three holes on the bottom of the replacement hard drive over the three tabs 1 on the chassis. Ensure
that the center screw hole on the top side of the hard drive is aligned with the center bracket on the chassis 2 and
push the drive into place flat against the chassis 3 (see Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1
2. Replace the screw securing the hard drive to the chassis (see Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2