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4–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive connector and hard drive bracket.
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 from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 7).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2 to detach it from the computer.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models 591423-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models 573738-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models 530797-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models 591422-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 572085-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models 530796-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm Mini-Pocket Media Drive (PMD) 519218-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with dv3-2300 computer models 591421-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 572084-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm for use only with dv3-2000 computer models 530795-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm 588057-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm Mini-Pocket Media Drive (PMD) 519217-001
160-GB solid-state drive 581404-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive connector, hard drive bracket, and screws) 534990-001
Solid-State Drive Mounting Kit (not illustrated) 581405-001