Compaq nx6325 Drives

Compaq nx6325 - Notebook PC Manual

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    Drives Document Part Number: 407948-001 May 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 is the only source of power, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged before
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    2 Drive light The drive light blinks when either the hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter. Drives 2-1
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    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 from the computer. Drives
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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 out of the hard drive bay. Drives 3-3
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    Hard drive To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive 1 into the hard drive bay. 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 CDs. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this
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    No DVD±RW/R Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive, Double Layer Yes Yes Yes No DVD±RW Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe, Double Layer Yes Yes Yes Yes ✎ Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by the computer. The listed
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    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 avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the 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 disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of
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    Optical drives 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
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    DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate standby or hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD. If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated during playback of a drive medium (such as a CD or DVD): ■ Your playback may be interrupted. ■ You may see the following warning: "Putting the
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    © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be
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Drives
Document Part Number: 407948-001
May 2006
This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc
drive.