HP Pavilion P6620f Desktop Pc Upgrading And Servicing Guide

							
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2Remove the Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
3 Turn off the computer.
4 Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front 
and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power 
cord last. 5
Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer.
6 Grasp the handle, and pu ll the side panel about 
2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to 
release it.  
						

							
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7Tilt out the top of the side pa nel, and then lift the panel 
from the computer.
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8 Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the 
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from 
the computer, to release the panel.  9
Swing the front panel open  toward the left, and then 
lift it off the computer.
10 Locate the optical disc drive you want to replace (and 
also the drive latch for it). 
						

							
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11Pull out the optical drive latch ( 1), and then swing it to 
the left until it is in the center position ( 2).
12 Push the drive partway out through the front of the 
computer. 13
Disconnect the cables from the drive: 
The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be 
inserted only when aligned properly with the 
connector on the drive. 
In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be 
pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling 
it from the connector.
Plugs without a latch: 
For plugs without a latch,  pull the plug straight out 
from the connector.
Plugs with a latch:
For plugs with a latch, press the latch ( 1 or  3) in the 
center of each plug, and then pull the plug ( 2 or  4) 
from the connector. 
						

							
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14Pull the drive completely out through the front of the 
computer.Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
1Insert the drive partway into the computer bay.
2 Connect the data ( 1) and power ( 2) cables to the 
back of the drive.
IMPORTANT:  The new (replacement) part may not look 
the same as the original part, due to different 
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always 
provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original 
computer specifications.  
						

							
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3Pull out the optical drive latch ( 1), swing it to the 
right ( 2), and release it into the hole labeled 2 on the 
computer; then, push in the drive ( 3).
4 Push the drive completely into the computer, until the 
optical drive latch locks it into place in the hole 
labeled 2 on the computer. 5
Hold the front panel over the front of the computer, 
and then press the left side of the front panel, inserting 
the tabs into the computer holes. Swing the right side 
of the panel toward the computer, inserting the panel 
tabs, and then press it into the computer.
6 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with 
the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 
the front of the computer. 
						

							
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7Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, 
inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the 
rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel 
toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the 
rail slots.
8 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer 
and into place. 9
Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer.
10 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn 
on the computer. 
						

							
Removing and Replacing a 
Hard Disk Drive 
						

							
2537488-001— Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and 
replacing a hard disk drive. 
After you replace the operating system hard disk drive, 
you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed 
system recovery steps, refer to the documentation that 
came with your computer.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
1Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the 
Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
2 Turn off the computer.
IMPORTANT: 
A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to 
shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the 
circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive.
To o l s  N e e d e d
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver with the 
following screw (torque screw).
CAUTION:  Static electricity can damage 
the electronic components inside the 
computer. Discharge static electricity by 
touching the metal cage of the computer 
before touching any internal parts or 
electronic components.
WARNING: 
Never open the cover with the 
power cord attached or power 
applied. You may damage your 
computer or be injured from the 
spinning fan blades. 
Avoid touching sharp edges 
inside the computer.
NOTE:  Computer features may vary by model.
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
25–45 minutes  
						

							
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3Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front 
and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power 
cord last.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer. 5
Grasp the handle, and pu ll the side panel about 
2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to 
release it. 
6 Tilt out the top of the side pa nel, and then lift the panel 
from the computer.
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7Locate the three tabs that secure the front panel to the 
computer. Pull each of the tabs out slightly, away from 
the computer, to release the panel. 
8 Swing the front panel open  toward the left, and then 
lift it off the computer. 9
Lay the computer on the side. 
10 Locate the hard disk drive cage inside the computer.