HP EliteBook 8770w Manual

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 51).
Remove the service access cover:
1.Position the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the front toward you.
2.Slide the service cover release latch to the right (1), and remove the single security screw (2), if
it has been installed.
3.Slide the service access cover release latch to the right (3) to...

Primary hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive bracket is included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
642774-001.
DescriptionSpare part number
750 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 633252-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634925-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA SED hard drive 634862-001
24 GB solid-state drive (includes bracket and screws) 701479–001
Before removing the primary hard drive, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...

8.Lift the Smart Card reader to the upright position (2).
9.Loosen the Phillips M2.5x10.5 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
10.Grasp the tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to disconnect it from the system
board.
11.Lift the left side of the hard drive and remove the hard drive at an angle from the hard drive bay
(3).
12.If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, follow these steps:
a.Remove the four Phillips M3.0x3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard...

b.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
Secondary hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive bracket is included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
642774-001.
DescriptionSpare part number
750 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 633252-001
500 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634925-001
320 GB, 7200-rpm SATA hard drive 634862-001
24 GB solid-state drive (includes bracket and screws) 701479–001
Before removing the...

3.Grasp the tab and slide the hard drive (2) to the right. Lift the hard drive up to remove it from the
hard drive bay (3).
4.If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, follow these steps:
a.Remove the four Phillips M3.0x3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard
drive.
b.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the secondary hard drive.
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Smart Card reader
DescriptionSpare part number
Smart Card reader (with cable) 688742-001
Smart Card reader cover652546-001
Before removing the Smart Card reader, 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...

9.Slide the Smart Card reader back toward the hinges on the Smart Card reader cover, and
remove the Smart Card reader board (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the Smart Card reader.
Bluetooth module
NOTE:The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The
Bluetooth module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 652545-001. See 
Bluetooth
module cable on page 103 for information on replacing the Bluetooth module cable.
DescriptionSpare part...

Remove the Bluetooth module:
1.Remove the Bluetooth module cover.
2.Gently pry the Bluetooth module away from the adhesive in the base enclosure and lift the
Bluetooth module (1).
3.Disconnect the Bluetooth module from the Bluetooth cable (2), and remove the module.
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.
WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
Intel® Centrino™ Advanced-N 6205, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module 695915-001
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DescriptionSpare part number
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module 698588-001
Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n 2x2WiFi Adapter 669832-001
CAUTION:The WLAN module and the WWAN module are not interchangeable.
To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in
your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the
module...

WWAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
HP un2430 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module 634400-001
HP hs2340 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Module 668969-001
HP un2430 EV-DO/HPSA minicard9999 702080-001
HSPA+ with GPS minicard710788–001
CAUTION:The WWAN module and the WLAN module are not interchangeable.
To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in
your country or region....