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    Drives Document Part Number: 419583-001 January 2007 This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc drive.
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    3 Hard drive HP Mobile Data Protection 3D with Digital Accelerometer 3-1 HP Mobile Data Protection 3D status 3-2 HP Mobile Data Protection 3D software 3-3 Replacing the hard drive 3-4 4 Optical drives Using optical discs 4-1 Inserting an optical disc 4-3 Removing an optical disc (with power
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    1 Drive care Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Drives 1-1
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    when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ■ Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer when the drive is writing to media. 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 before writing to
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    2 IDE drive light The drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. The drive light changes to amber when the computer is dropped or moved while on battery power. The amber color indicates that the hard drive has been temporarily parked by HP Mobile
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    Move your computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP Mobile Data Protection 3D returns the disk drive to normal operation. ✎ Internal disk drives and optional MultiBay II hard drives (select models only) are
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    hard drive icon. ■ If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon. If HP Mobile Data Protection 3D has parked the drive, the computer ■ Will not shut down. ■ Will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation except as noted below. ✎ If your computer is running on battery power
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    your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP Mobile Data Protection 3D. ■ Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and change settings: 1. In the Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP Mobile Data Protection 3D System window
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    whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. If you are not sure whether the computer is off
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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. Drives 3-5
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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. 3-6 Drives
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    Hard drive To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay on the bottom of the computer 1. 2. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw 3. Drives 3-7
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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. 3-8 Drives
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    4 Optical drives Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (DVDs and CDs). These discs are used to store or transport information and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. Drives 4-1
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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 gently until the media tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray
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    one of the following ways: ■ Your playback may be interrupted. ■ You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. ■ You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio or video playback. 4-6 Drives
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    Index A accelerometer 3-1 airport security devices 1-2 D digital accelerometer 3-1 drives affected by airport security 1-2 avoiding Sleep and Hibernation when using discs 4-6 H hard disk drive, HP Mobile Data Protection 3D 3-1 hard drive affected by airport security 1-2 HP Mobile Data Protection 3D
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    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: January 2007 Document Part Number: 419583
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Document Part Number: 419583-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc
drive.