Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
For use only with HP Compaq 6535s Notebook PC models
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
500324-001
250-GB, 5400–rpm hard drive 493165-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493164-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493163-001
For use only with HP Compaq 6530s and 6531s Notebook PC models
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
491647-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 506456-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491646-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 491645-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491644-001
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 46).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the
computer.
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