Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
5-6 Upgrading Your Computer
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Hard Drives
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and drive and
loss of information, turn off the computer before removing or
inserting the hard drive. Do not remove or insert the drive while
the computer is turned on, in Suspend (Standby), or in
Hibernation.
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components.
Before touching the hard drive, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
NOTE: The primary hard drive cannot be used in the mobile expansion unit
MultiBay. For information on using hard drives in the mobile expansion unit
MultiBay, refer to Chapter 6.
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
1. If the computer is on, save your work and shut down the computer.
NOTE: To ensure that the computer is not in hibernation, turn the computer
on, then shut it down.
2. Turn the computer bottom side up, and remove the hard drive screw
.