HP Notebook Series User Manual

Drives
Hardware and Software Guide 7–5
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive.
Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.
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CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not
begin this procedure until you have
■ Saved your work, closed all open applications, and shut down
the
notebook.
■ Disconnected the notebook from external power and removed the
battery pack.
1. Save your work and close all open applications.
2. Back up the data on your hard drive if desired. For back up
information and instructions, select Start > Help and
Support.
3. Shut down the notebook and close the display.
4. Disconnect the notebook from external power.
5. Turn the notebook upside down.
6. Remove the battery pack.

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model