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Removing and installing the hard disk drive, Removing the hard disk drive - replace hard drive

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Removing and installing the hard disk drive You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data cable. CAUTION: Before removing the hard disk drive, back up any personal files on the hard disk drive to an external storage device, such as a DVD. Failure to do so may result in data loss. After replacing the hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. Removing the hard disk drive 1. Complete the procedures to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. See Opening the HP TouchSmart PC on page 7. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. 2. Remove the computer stand by removing the four screws that secure it to the back of the computer. 20 Chapter 3 Removal and Replacement Procedures

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Removing and installing the hard disk drive
You can replace or upgrade the hard disk drive.
The hard disk drive is a Serial ATA (advanced technology attachment) drive, which uses a narrow data
cable.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hard disk drive, back up any personal files on the hard disk drive to
an external storage device, such as a DVD. Failure to do so may result in data loss. After replacing the
hard disk drive, you need to run System Recovery using recovery discs to load the factory-installed files.
Removing the hard disk drive
1.
Complete the procedures to prepare the HP TouchSmart PC. See
Opening the HP TouchSmart
PC
on page
7
.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching them.
2.
Remove the computer stand by removing the four screws that secure it to the back of the computer.
20
Chapter 3
Removal and Replacement Procedures