HP Slimline 260-a100 Hard Drive Replacement Instructions 1

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Hard Drive Replacement Instructions

Before you begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and

replacing the hard drive.

WARNING

: Never open the cover while the power cord

is attached. You might damage your computer or be

injured by the spinning fan blades.

WARNING

: Avoid touching sharp edges inside the

computer.

CAUTION

: Static electricity can damage the electronic

components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity

by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching

any internal parts or electronic components.

CAUTION

: A hard drive is extremely sensitive to shock

and impact. Do not bang or drop it.

Tools needed

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a

surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.

NOTE

: Computer appearance and features may vary by

model.

Removing the hard drive

1.

Disconnect the power cord and all attached cables from

the back of the computer.

2.

Using caution, lay the computer down on a flat surface

covered with a soft cloth.

3.

To remove the stand, loosen the two captive screws in the

bottom of the stand, and then remove the stand from the

computer.

4.

To remove the rear cover, remove the Phillips screw

located at the bottom of the cover.

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