HP rp5700 Hard Drive Replacement
ID: 22853
Description: The hard drive is the component that provides...
Steps:
- Make sure the computer is unplugged.
- Be sure to touch any metal surface with your hand to discharge any static electricity that might have built up.
- Make sure all auxiliary cords are disconnected from the desktop. If not, remove them using your hands.
- Set the desktop down horizontally with the front side facing you.
- Hold the desktop with two hands by grasping both sides of the desktop.
- Press the buttons on both sides using your index fingers.
- Slide the top cover about an inch forward using your thumb to push it towards you.
- Make sure that the bottom is still secured by both hands.
- Lay the desktop back on the table and pull the case forward as far as it can go.
- Lift the cover up and off.
- Using your right hand, grip the CD drive and lift it up to a 90 degree position.
- Use your hand, whichever you prefer, to grip the two cords on the CD drive and remove the two cords by pulling up.
- Repeat the same process to remove the two cords connected to the Hard Drive.
- Use your right index finger to pull forward the green flap on the side of the hard drive.
- At the same time as you are lifting the green flap, use your left hand to lift the hard drive up and out.