HP 14-am0 SERIES, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket or cable.
Description Spare part number
Hard drive
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 778192-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7-mm 778186-005
500-GB, hybrid 8 GB SSD, 5400-rpm, 7-mm 732000-005
Hard drive bracket 859126-001
Hard drive connector 815139-001
Before removing the hard drive, 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 then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 26 ).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 27 ).
6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 30 ).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1).
2. Lift the hard drive assembly from the computer (2).
3. To disassemble the hard drive, pull the connector away from the drive to remove it (1).
32 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts