Compaq Presario Series Manual de usuario
End-User Replaceable Parts Program
Replacing the Hard Drive
Notice
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Compaq Presario
First Edition (May 2001)
Part Number 238173-001
REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE 3
Replacing the Hard Drive
The hard drive is used to store programs and data on your computer.
If you have any problems replacing the hard drive, contact Compaq Support at 1-800-984-9350.
Introduction
Your Compaq Internet PC has an Easy Access panel that makes accessing the internal parts easy. This document
contains instructions for removing and replacing the hard drive (see Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
Note: The view shown may vary slightly by model.
mCaution: Dropping the hard drive may cause damage to the hard drive and/or loss of data.
Tools Needed
A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove and replace the hard drive.
A QuickRestore CD with installation instructions is provided for configuring your computer after you install your
replacement hard drive.
The QuickRestore CD ships separately from the replacement hard drive. If you did not receive a QuickRestore CD
after your initial call to service, call 1-800-984-9350.
Special Recommendations
All upgrades and repairs should be performed on a hard, scratch-resistant surface. Upgrading and repairing your
computer on carpeted surfaces is not recommended due to static electricity.
Warranty Statement
Compaq provides these detailed instructions to ensure your safety and to keep your PC from being damaged.
Following these instructions also ensures that your PC remains warranted by Compaq.
Your replacement part is warranted for the longer of 90 days from the date the part was delivered to you, or the
original One Year Limited Warranty that came with your Compaq Presario.
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I. reparing Your Computer For Disassembly
1. Remove any diskette or compact discs (CDs) from the computer.
2. To shut down your computer, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows
dialog box is displayed. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list and click OK to turn the computer off.
3. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet 1and computer 2(see Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2
Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury.
Warning
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II. Opening the Side Access Panel
1. Locate the latch 1on the back of the computer and press down on the lever to release the side panel. Grab the
handle on the side panel and slide the side panel from the chassis 2(see Figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1
mCaution: Before doing any work inside your computer, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
Note: Should the latch fail to move
when pressed downward, check to
see if there is a shipping screw above
the latch. If so, remove the screw.
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III. Removing the Hard Drive
To remove the hard drive, complete the following procedure.
1. Turn the computer on its side (open side facing up).
2. Locate the hard drive inside the chassis wall at the front of the computer.
Note: Your hard drive has icons and markings inside the chassis to make identifying parts easy. Look at the replacement part carefully to
help identify and locate the component to be replaced.
3. Disconnect the hard drive data cable 1and power cable 2using a gentle rocking motion (see Figure 3-1).
Note: The hard drive data cable has a blue pull tab to help you identify the cable.
Figure 3-1
If you leave the computer at any time during the removal and replacement procedure, remember to touch
some part of the metal chassis before resuming the procedure.
Warning
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4. Remove the screw securing the hard drive to the chassis and save it for your replacement drive (see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2
Important: Keep the screw that secured the defective hard drive to the chassis. You will need it for your replacement drive.
5. Tilt out the side of the drive that was screwed to the chassis then lift out the entire drive (see Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3
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IV. Replacing the Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive, complete the following procedure.
Note: Save all the packing materials received with your replacement drive. You will need them to return the defective part.
mCaution: Dropping the hard drive may cause damage to the hard drive and/or loss of data.
1. Slide the three holes on the bottom of the replacement hard drive over the three tabs 1on the chassis. Ensure
that the center screw hole on the top side of the hard drive is aligned with the center bracket on the chassis 2and
push the drive into place flat against the chassis 3(see Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1
2. Replace the screw securing the hard drive to the chassis (see Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2
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3. Reconnect the hard drive power cable 1and data cable 2to the replacement hard drive (see Figure 4-3).
Figure 4-3
V. Replacing the Side Access anel and Connecting the ower
1. Align the tabs on the top and bottom of the side access panel with the slots on the top and bottom edge of the
chassis and slide the side access panel 1into place. Connect the power cord to the computer 2and the
electrical outlet 3(see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1
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VI. Checking To See If the Replacement art Is Installed roperly
1. Reconnect all peripheral devices to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer by pressing the Power button.
3. Run the QuickRestore CD (follow the instructions provided with the CD).
Note: You do not need to return the QuickRestore CD when returning your defective hard drive.
4. If the problem persists, repeat the Removing and Replacing procedures.
5. If you are still experiencing problems, contact Compaq Support: 1-800-984-9350.
VII. Returning the Defective art
Please refer to the Compaq Part Return Instructions that came with your replacement part for instructions on
returning the defective part.
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