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    Drives Document Part Number: 393498-001 October 2005 This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc drive.
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    Contents 1 Drive Care 2 IDE drive light 3 Hard drive Replacing the primary hard drive 4 Using a secondary hard drive bay (select models only). . . . 9 4 Optical drives Using optical discs 10 Inserting an optical disc 11 Removing an optical disc (with power 12 Removing an optical disc (without
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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
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    you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. ■ Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. ■ Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop or
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    2 IDE drive light The IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. Drives 3
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    Ä CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information: ■ Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive when the computer is on, in standby, or in hibernation. ■ If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn
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    down, with the battery toward you. 4. Loosen the 3 hard drive cover screws 1. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer 2. ✎ Select models have a secondary hard drive bay for a secondary hard drive. The primary hard drive bay is marked with a "1" and the secondary hard drive bay is marked
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    6. Remove the 2 hard drive screws 1. 7. Disconnect the hard drive 2 by sliding it to the right. 8. Lift the hard drive 3 from the computer. Drives 6
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    To install a primary hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay on the bottom of the computer 1. 2. Connect the hard drive 2 by sliding it to the left until it snaps into place. 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws 3. Drives 7
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    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 8
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    to store personal files, music, multimedia, or graphics. It is not configured as a bootable device. On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. The next drive added to the system, such as a new USB or digital device, will be assigned the next available
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    No Lightscribe DVD±RW Yes Double Layer Yes Yes Yes ✎ Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by the computer. The listed drives may not include all of the supported optical drives. ✎ On models with an optional secondary hard drive, the optical drive becomes drive E. Drives 10
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    Inserting 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 , an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to indicate how you want to use the media content. Drives 11
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    Removing an optical disc (with power) 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
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    Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power are 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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    or video playback functionality, do not initiate standby or hibernation when reading or writing to a CD or 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
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    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 October 2005 Document Part Number: 393498-001
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Document Part Number: 393498-001
October 2005
This guide explains the computer hard drive and optical disc
drive.