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Disassembling HP Compaq dx2000MT Hard Drive

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the hard drive from your HP Compaq dx2000MT

What you need

  1. Disassembling HP Compaq dx2000MT Hard Drive, Removing the HP Compaq dx2000MT Case Doors: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off your computer and remove the power cable by pulling it straight out of its socket.

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    • Remove the two Phillips #2 screws that secure the case door to the device.

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    • Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.

    • This may take considerable force so keep pushing!

    • Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.

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    • Remove the side case door by pushing towards the rear of the device with your hand.

    • Once again, this may take considerable force.

    • Once you slide the door back, remove it by pulling it outwards from the device.

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    • Remove the IDE data and power cables from the hard drive.

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    • Remove the front bezel by pulling upwards and out from below the lowest air vent.

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    • Remove the external drive faceplate by removing the two Torx T15 screws.

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    • Remove the following screws:

    • Front Torx T15.

    • Torx T15 mounting the hard drive cage to the optical drive bay.

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    • Fully remove the hard drive cage by sliding it towards the back of the device and pulling down.

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    • Remove the two Torx T15 screws holding this side of the hard drive in place.

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    • Proceed to the other side of the hard drive cage.

    • Remove the two Torx T15 screws holding this side of the hard drive in place.

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    • Remove the hard drive from the hard drive cage by pulling it outward from the cage.

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Conclusion

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

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can i upgrade it to 500gb?

connor gouws - Reply

This was a bit misleading. The title of the article is “Disassembling HP Compaq dx2000MT Hard Drive.” Therefore, I expected to see someone actually disassembling a hard drive, which would have been really cool. Instead, the article shows only the removal of a hard drive from a desktop computer’s case. Perhaps the title should say “Removing HP Compaq dx2000MT Hard Drive” or at best “Disassembling HP Compaq dx2000MT Case.”

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