HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-5
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(User-Replaceable)
Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
Description Part Number Exchange
Part Number
Drive, hard disk (6.4GB, IBM) 0950-2829 F1440-69100
Drive, hard disk (8.1GB, IBM) 0950-2830 F1449-69100
Required Equipment
• Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Turn the unit bottom side up.
3. Use a key or flat-blade screwdriver to pop up the hard drive handle.
4. Slide the hard drive toward the front, then lift it out.
Figure 2-3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
5. If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a plastic case, you can remove the case
parts from the old hard drive:
• Unsnap the two plastic snaps next to the connector and remove the plastic tray.
• Remove the four screws from the sides of the shield.
• Remove the hard drive from the shield.
• Unplug the connector from the hard drive.