HP (Hewlett-Packard) 7100 Laptop User Manual


 
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.