Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2–19
Hardware Upgrades
Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to
unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and
turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the computer cover. See the “Removing the Computer
Cover” procedure.
4. Remove the front bezel. See the “Removing the Front Bezel”
procedure.
5. Disconnect the drive power and data cables and, if it is an optical
drive, disconnect the audio connector.
6. If removing a hard drive, lift up on the hard drive bracket 1, then
rotate it down 2 to gain access to the drive bay.
Opening the Hard Drive Bracket
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