5.4 Hard Drive. HP Pavilion dv6100 Entertainment Notebook PC series, Dv6426ca - Pavilion - Core Duo 2 GHz

Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.4 Hard Drive

Hard Drive Spare Part Number Information

For use with all computer models:

200-GB

160-GB

120-GB

100-GB

80-GB

60-GB

40-GB hard drive for use only with computer models using Intel processors

40-GB hard drive for use only with computer models using AMD processors

Hard Drive Bracket Kit (includes hard drive bracket and 4 screws used to secure the bracket to the hard drive)

441424-001

438485-001

431407-001

431406-001

431405-001

431404-001

434743-001

434415-001

436156-001

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to

Section 5.3

).

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.

3. Lift the right side of the cover 2 and swing it to the left.

4. Remove the hard drive cover.

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The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438368-001.

5–8

Removing the Hard Drive Cover

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

5. Use the mylar tab 1 to lift the hard drive 2 until it disconnects from the computer.

6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay.

Removing the Hard Drive

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Removal and Replacement Procedures

7. Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

8. Lift the bracket 2 straight up to remove if from the hard drive.

5–10

Removing the Hard Drive Bracket

Reverse the above procedure to install and reassemble the hard drive.

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