PrintThis document provides instructions for the removal and replacement of the hard disk drive for the dv6000 and V6000 series notebook PCs.
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Step 1 - Remove the battery
- Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position.
- Lift the front edge of the battery and remove it from the battery bay.
Step 2 - Remove the hard disk drive
- Loosen the two captive P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the hard disk drive cover to the bottom of the notebook.
- Use your finger or a flat-bladed tool to lift the outside edge of the hard disk drive cover and remove it.
- Grasp the Mylar tab and lift the outside edge of the hard disk drive to disconnect it from the system board connector.
- Place the hard disk drive in a static dissipative bag.
Step 3 - Replace the hard disk drive
- Remove the hard disk drive from the static dissipative bag.
- Toe the inside edge of the hard disk drive into the inside edge of the hard disk drive bay and push the outside edge down until the connector is seated.
- Toe the inside edge of the hard disk drive cover into the base enclosure and lower it into position.
- Tighten the two captive P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the hard disk drive cover to the bottom of the notebook.
Step 4 - Replace the battery
- Toe the rear edge of the battery into the base enclosure.
- Lower the front edge of the battery and press the battery into the battery bay until the release latch clicks.
