Compaq F500 Laptop User Manual


 
Hard drive
Description Spare part number
5400-rpm, 120-GB 442882-001
5400-rpm, 100-GB 444003-001
5400-rpm, 80-GB 442881-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 28).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
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 hard drive cover (2) and swing it to left.
4. Remove the hard drive cover.
NOTE: The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 442891-001.
5. Use the Mylar tab (1) to lift the hard drive until it disconnects it from the system board.
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