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HP OmniBook 6000 - Replacing the Hard Drive

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To replace the hard disk drive

You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

  1. Unplug the AC adapter, if you are using one, and remove the battery.
  2. Turn the unit bottom-side up and remove both hard drive screws.
  3. Raise the cover on the end of the drive so that its retainer tab is free of the computer casing, then gently pull the hard drive out of the computer.

    Step 3: Pull the hard drive out of the computer.

  1. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly.
  2. Slide the cover down into place (so the retainer tab engages the casing), and reinstall both hard drive screws.

    NOTE: If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on the drive before loading any software.

To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

  1. Remove all six screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the holder.
  2. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at one end. Carefully remove this connector from the end of the drive. Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.

    Step 2: Remove the pin connector

  1. Carefully put the pin connector attachment back onto the pins on the end of the new hard drive. Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides on evenly without bending the connector pins.
  2. Insert the connector through the end of the holder, and lower the drive into the holder.
  3. Reinstall all six screws into the holder and drive case. The thinner screws go nearest the connector.

To prepare a new hard disk drive

When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your computer.

  • If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were originally installed on your computer, you can do so using the Recovery CD that also came with your computer.
  • If you want to use the hard disk with other than the original software and operating system, prepare the hard disk as described in the Corporate Evaluator's Guide, available at the HP Customer Care Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/support. Click here to go to the HP Customer Care Web site.

To order a hard drive

HP OmniBook hard drives and their part numbers are listed below. For more information on how to order HP OmniBook parts and accessories, click here. (http://www.hp.com/omnibook/where2buy/index.htm)

Part number

Description

F2016A

18-GB Hard Disk Drive Replacement

F2018A

18-GB Hard Disk Drive Module

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