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Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement

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  1. Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement, Hard drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery before starting

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  2. Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the two screw for the hard drive cover

    • The screws will stay attached the the cover

    • Lift the cover from the left side and remove

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  4. Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the black pull tab on the hard drive

    • Lift the drive straight up out of the laptop

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  5. Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four screws on the sides of the drive (two on each side)

    • Remove the hard drive from the caddy

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  6. Compaq Presario v2000 Hard drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the IDE connecter straight off the drive

    • Be sure to pull the connecter off straight so as not to bend the hard drive IDE pins

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Perfect instructions....easy directions even for a computer dunce like me...

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