Hard Drive Installation Guide -CPQA900

Hard drive installation guide for Compaq Presario A900 series laptop computers.

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

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 cover to the computer.

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

4. Grasp the Mylar tab (1) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to the left to disconnect it from the system board.

5. Remove the hard drive (3) from the hard drive bay.

6. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws (1) from each side of the hard drive.

7. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.

8. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.