User manual NEC VERSA SX HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa® SX Congratulations on becoming the owner of the NEC Versa SX system. No need to worry about outgrowing your current hard disk drive because NEC offers a variety of hard disk drive configurations to meet your growing data needs. You can replace your existing hard disk drive with a larger hard disk drive in most models of the NEC Versa SX notebook computer. Note Some NEC Versa SX models require that an authorized NECC Customer Support representative replace the internal hard disk drive. [. . . ] Contact your NECC Customer Support representative for assistance in replacing/upgrading your hard disk drive. You can increase the system's storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is located under the keyboard in your NEC Versa notebook computer. You must remove the keyboard retainer and lift the keyboard before replacing the hard disk drive. Replace the hard disk drive as follows. Note Be sure to back up all important data files before you remove and/or replace the hard disk. Failure to do so could result in loss of data. Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa SX 1 1. 4. Save your files, exit Windows, and turn off system power. Tilt the LCD panel back slightly to provide sufficient access to the keyboard retainers. Use the notch on the left end of the keyboard retainer to lift it as you apply slight pressure to the right hand side of the keyboard retainer. Slide the keyboard retainer to the left and lift it to remove. Removing the keyboard retainer 5. 6. Gently lift up the edge of the keyboard nearest the LCD panel and slide the keyboard toward the LCD screen to release the tabs that secure it. Carefully place the keyboard against the LCD panel. Be careful not to twist or disconnect the keyboard cable. Lifting the keyboard 7. Remove the disk drive as follows. T T Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive. Locate the hard disk drive tab and firmly pull the tab to disconnect the drive. 2 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa SX T Once the drive is disconnected, lift the drive out of the drive bay. Hard Disk Drive in the drive bay A ­ Hard Disk Drive B ­ Screw C ­ Hard Disk Drive Tab 8. Replace the new drive as follows. A ­ Black Dot B ­ Hard Disk Drive Tab C ­ Drive Bracket D ­ Metal Tabs Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa SX 3 T Hold the drive bracket and slide the new drive into the bay at an angle to ensure that the two metals tabs align with the notches in the bay. T T 9. Lower the drive into the bay and press firmly on the hard drive label's black dot to engage the connectors. Replace the screw to secure the hard disk drive. Reassemble the system as follows. [. . . ] See the document, Restoring the 12- and 18-GB Hard Disk Drive, " which shipped with your 12-GB or larger hard disk, for detailed instructions on using the Product Recovery CD and/or creating a single partition with Partition Magic. Note To restore your NEC Versa to its original shipping state, refer to Chapter 7 of the NEC Versa SX User's Guide for detail instructions about using the Product Recovery CD. Use Partition Restore to partition the drive into two partitions: the first partition must be 6 GB and the second partition will be the remaining drive space. Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa SX 5 Upgrading the Hard Disk on the NEC Versa SX 819-200430-002 02/2000 '%&(!(' 6 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on the NEC Versa SX [. . . ]