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HDD removal instructions for Hewlet-Packard and HP Compaq Laptop

Learn how to remove a failed hard drive from Hewlet-Packard and HP Compaq notebook computers. A few examples will help you to get the general idea about removing drive from every model of Acer laptop.

Below are shown few illustrated sapmles how to remove a failed hard drive from HP and HP Comaq notebook computer.

  • HP Pavilion ze4100, ze4200, ze4300, ze4400, ze4500, ze4600, ze4700, ze5200, ze5300, ze5400, ze5500, ze5600
  • HP Compaq nx9000, nx9005, nx9008, nx9010 Notebook PC
  • Compaq Evo Notebook N1010v N1050v Series
  • Compaq Presario 1100, 2100 2500 Series Mobile PC

1.On the bottom of the notebook, remove the hard disk drive rubber screw plugs and the screws. The number of plugs and screws varies by model.

2. Carefully pull the hard disk drive out of the notebook. There is usually a pull tab, or handle to remove the drive.

3. Remove bracket from the hard drive.

Generic drive removal tips for any HP & Compaq Laptop

  • Turn off your computer. Remove the battery
  • Locate the hard disk bay on you computer
  • Remove screws securing the hard drive cover and remove the hard drive

Some more drive removal instructions for Acer Laptops:

Do not forget to remove the bracket and a connector bar from the hard drive, if they used on your model. Keep them for the new drive installation.

Fast Links: How to remove a Hard Drive from Laptop ( Notebook computer ) and from Desktop computer

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