Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive – HP EliteBook 2170p Notebook PC User Manual

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4.

Tighten the screws (3) to secure the service door.

5.

Insert the battery (see

Inserting or removing the battery on page 39

).

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

CAUTION:

To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by sliding the
power switch. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

To remove a hard drive:

1.

Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.

Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.

3.

Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

4.

Remove the battery (see

Inserting or removing the battery on page 39

).

5.

Remove the service door (see

Removing or replacing the service door on page 49

).

6.

Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1).

Using hard drives

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