HP (Hewlett-Packard) XT/VT6200 Laptop User Manual


 
HP Omnibook XT6050, XT/VT6200 Removal and Replacement 2-7
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
Small Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1.
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery and any secondary battery module.
2.
On the bottom of the unit, remove the hard drive retaining screws.
3.
Raise the cover on the end of the drive so that its retainer tab is free of the notebook case, then
carefully pull the hard drive out of the computer.
Figure 2-6. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
4.
Remove the screws from the drive and drive tray, then lift the drive out of the tray.
5.
Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at one end. Carefully remove this
connector from the end of the drive by working alternately at each end of the connector so that it
slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.
Screw, M2.5×6mm
Screw, M3×6mm