HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation and HP Compaq 8510p Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive

NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.

Description Spare part number

250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 538972-001

160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 455954-001

Before disassembling the computer, 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 47).

Remove the hard drive:

1. Position the computer with the front toward you.

2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the

computer.

3. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it to left, and remove the cover. The hard drive

cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 452221-001

4. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive to the computer.

5. Grasp the Mylar tab (2) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the left to disconnect it

from the system board.

Component replacement procedures