Compaq CQ2000 Upgrade and Service - Page 9

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. HP always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. Please do not return this part because it is different. Follow the steps in this procedure to install your new drive. 1 Remove the two guide screws from the old hard drive. When you hold the drive with the label (A) facing up and the data and power connectors (B) toward you, the guide screws (C) will be to your left when properly installed. A C 2 Install the guide screws into the new hard drive. B 3 Reconnect the power cable and the data cable to back of the hard drive. NOTE: The SATA data cable for the hard drive is longer than the data cable for the optical drive. 517212-001 - Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 7