Compaq nc6320 Drives

Compaq nc6320 - Notebook PC Manual

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    Drives Document Part Number: 404156-001 March 2006 This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc drive.
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    Contents 1 Drive care 2 Drive light 3 Hard drive Replacing the hard drive 3-1 4 Optical drives Inserting an optical disc 4-3 Removing an optical disc (with power 4-4 Removing an optical disc (without power 4-5 Avoiding standby or hibernation 4-6 Drives ii
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    1 Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Drives 1-1
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    force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ■ Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer when the optical drive is writing to a medium. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ■ When the battery pack is the only source of power, ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged
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    Drive light The drive light blinks when either the hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. On select models, the drive light changes to amber when the computer is dropped or moved while running on battery power. An amber drive light indicates that the hard drive is temporarily parked by HP
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    . To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery pack from the computer
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    Hard drive 7. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws 1. 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2. 3-2 Drives
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    Hard drive 9. Loosen the hard drive screw 1. 10. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the left to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive 3 from the computer. Drives 3-3
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    Hard drive To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 1. 2. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw 3. 3-4 Drives
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    Hard drive 4. Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover 2. 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3. Drives 3-5
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    4 Optical drives An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs are used to store or transport information and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than
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    No DVD±RW Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double Layer support Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe Yes DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double Layer support Yes Yes Yes Yes ✎ Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by the computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the
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    an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray 2. 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. Drives 4-3
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    ) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the you remove it. 4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. 4-4 Drives
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    Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is not available: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by
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    Optical drives Avoiding standby or hibernation Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate standby or
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    in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Drives First Edition March 2006 Document Part Number: 404156
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Drives
Document Part Number: 404156-001
March 2006
This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc
drive.