Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
1-GB, 5400-rpm 778192-005
750-GB, 5400-rpm (HP 14 and Compaq 14 models only) 778190-005
750-GB, 5400-rpm (HP 240/246 and HP 245 G3 models only) 634250-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm (HP 14 and Compaq 14 models only) 778188-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm (HP 240/246 and HP 245 G3 models only) 669299-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7 mm (HP 240/246 G3 models only) 683802-005
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) 758615-001
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 49), and then remove the following components:
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Service cover (see
Service cover on page 55)
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Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 57)
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Top cover (see
Top cover on page 60)
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USB board (see
USB board on page 67
To remove the hard drive:
1. Remove the right speaker by removing the two Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1), removing the
speaker cable from the clips in the chassis (2), and lifting the speaker from the base enclosure (3).
68 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures