HP ENVY 17-j011nr User Guide - Windows 8 - Page 72

Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only

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4. Remove the hard drive bracket (1), and then remove the connector (2) from the hard drive. To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure. Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only) CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See Handling drives on page 59 for specific precautions when handling drives. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 45). 62 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer

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4.
Remove the hard drive bracket
(1)
, and then remove the connector
(2)
from the hard drive.
To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure.
Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only)
CAUTION:
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a
drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See
Handling
drives
on page
59
for specific precautions when handling drives.
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down
through the operating system.
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
5.
Remove the battery from the computer (see
Removing a user-replaceable battery
on page
45
).
62
Chapter 8
Maintaining your computer