Specifications

Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
For use only with HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC models
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
510176-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491268-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 506452-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 457014-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491267-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 491266-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491265-001
For use only with HP Compaq 6735s Notebook PC models
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
491598-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491597-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 491596-001
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 50).
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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