HP Pavilion Dv7t 6c00 Cto Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

4.Replace the battery.
5.Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer.
6.Turn on the computer.
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Removing or replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only)
To remove or install the secondary hard drive, follow these steps:
Removing the hard drive
1.Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3.Remove the battery.
4.Slide the battery release latch (1) until the cover is released, and then lift up and remove the
cover (2).
5.Disconnect the hard drive cable (1), gently lift the cable out from under the cable clip (2), and...

6.Pull the hard drive tab upward to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive out of the
hard drive bay.
Replacing the hard drive
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
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2.Replace the 4 screws (1) on the hard drive , insert the hard drive cable under the cable clip (2),
and then connect the hard drive cable (3).
3.Align the tabs on the cover (1) with the notches on the computer, and then close the cover (2).
4.Replace the battery.
5.Reconnect AC power and external devices to the computer.
6.Turn on the computer.
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Using optical drives (select models only)
Optical drives include the following:
●CD
●DVD
●Blu-ray (BD)
Identifying the installed optical drive
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive, is displayed.
Inserting an optical disc
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
3.Pull out the tray (2).
4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc...

Removing an optical disc
There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not.
When the disc tray opens normally
1.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out
the tray (2) until it stops.
2.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible,...

When the disc tray fails to open normally
1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.
2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it
stops.
3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove...

Sharing optical drives
Although your computer may not have an integrated optical drive, you can access software and data,
and install applications, by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network.
Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one computer to
be accessible to other computers on the same network.
NOTE:You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive; refer to Networking
on page 18 for additional information on...

10 Memory modules
Adding or replacing memory modules
The computer has two memory module slots. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded
by adding a memory module to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the
existing memory module in the primary memory module slot.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power
cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic...

4.Slide the battery release latch (1) until the cover is released, and then lift up and remove the
cover (2).
5.If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module:
a.Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
b.Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and then gently pull the module out of the
memory module slot.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the
edges only. Do not touch the components...