Compaq Presario CQ5500 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18

Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 25-30 MINUTES Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive. IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive. Tools Needed: Flathead screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdrivers A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Before you open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before touching. IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model. 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. 2 537492-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive