Removing the hard drive – HP EliteBook 8570w Mobile Workstation User Manual

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IMPORTANT:

You must temporarily disable SRT when changing RAID modes. Make the change

and then re-enable SRT. Failure to temporarily disable this feature will prevent you from creating or
changing RAID volumes.

NOTE:

HP does not support SRT with self-encrypting drives (SEDs).

Removing the hard drive

NOTE:

Before replacing a hard drive or changing the RAID volume see

Intel Smart Response

Technology (select models only) on page 59

.

To remove a hard drive:

1.

Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.

Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.

3.

Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

4.

Remove the battery (see

Inserting or removing the battery on page 43

).

5.

Remove the service door (see

Removing or replacing the service door on page 57

).

6.

Loosen the two hard drive cover screws on the back of the hard drive (1).

7.

Loosen the two smart card holder screws (2).

8.

Open the smart card holder (3) to a vertical position.

9.

Loosen the hard drive screw (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to disconnect the hard
drive.

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