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Packard Bell Easy Repair
EasyNote MX Series
Hard Disk Drive Repair Instructions
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• You must be 18 or older to install components.
You have elected to x the component yourself
and, therefore, represent you have a basic level
of computer knowledge and skill required for
tting.
• Only perform the Easy Repair when you are clear
and awake.
• Make sure that your notebook is disconnected
from the electricity supply and all cables are
removed.
• Remove all loose articles and items of jewellery
before working inside the notebook.
• Work in a well-lit area on a at, clean, stable
surface free of dust and any other small particles
or any debris.
Important Safety Check Instructions
You must read all instructions carefully before you start and comply with the procedures set out
below. Failure to comply precisely with these instructions could lead to personal injury and / or may
damage your notebook.
• Make sure your hands are dry and clean before you begin work.
• Please be aware that the notebook casing may contain sharp edges. You must exercise caution at all
times.
• The components inside your notebook are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. You must use the supplied
anti-static wrist strap to earth yourself while you work. Failure to do this could damage components inside
your notebook.
• Make sure you back-up your data before attempting any repair. If you do not, your data may be lost.
• Follow these tting instructions carefully. If you are in any doubt as to any of the procedures or instructions
please contact us via the Easy Repair line.
You will need the following tools:
• Small Philips screwdriver;
• Anti-static wrist strap;
• Something to hold the small screws (trays, jars, or
cups). Label each cup with the disassembly step
number. This can reduce questions about where
each screw came from during re-assembly.
Tools Needed
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Step 1 - Removing the Battery
Before you perform any repair on the notebook, you must remove the battery. The battery is located on the
underside of your notebook. You will also notice two tabs securing the battery.
1. Power off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
2. Turn the notebook upside down.
Note: Use an anti-static mat or something soft like a cotton cloth underneath the notebook to prevent dam-
age to the exterior of the notebook.
3. Push the two locks to release the battery and,
at the same time, lift the battery upwards. There
are three tabs holding the battery in place at the
front.
4. Take the battery out of the compartment.
Fig. 1 Release the battery. Fig. 2 Remove the battery.
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Step 2 - Using the Anti-Static Wrist Wrap
1. Make sure that your notebook is disconnected from the AC adapter!
2. Unwrap the wrist strap; you will nd a looped end (for the wrist) and a straight end (for grounding).
3. Insert your hand into the loop and tighten the loop by pulling the end of the strap gently.
4. Wrap the strap round the wrist with the bre side facing out. Peel off the adhesive liner to tape the end
to the looped band.
5. Peel off the adhesive liner at the straight end of the strap and attach it to an earthed appliance such as a
radiator or any grounded object near you.
6. When you are grounded through the wrist strap, locate the metal screws to the sides of the VGA con-
nector at the back of the notebook. Touch them rmly for a few seconds to ground the notebook. You
are now safe to proceed with the Easy Repair.
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Step 3 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1. Remove the two screws on the hard disk drive
compartment cover.
2. Lift the cover upwards from the right hand side.
There are two tabs holding the cover in place on
the left. Raise the cover until you can remove it
from the casing.
Fig. 3 Remove the hard disk drive cover screws. Fig. 4 Remove the hard disk drive cover.
3. Gently pull the plastic tab on the hard disk drive
towards you to disconnect the drive.
4. Now you can lift the drive out of the compart-
ment.
Fig. 5 Disconnect the hard disk drive. Fig. 6 Remove the hard disk drive.
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5. Remove the four screws on the metal bracket
holding the hard disk drive.
Note: These screws are different from the screws
securing the hard disk drive cover and not
interchangeable. Place them separately!
6. Carefully slide the hard disk drive out of the
bracket.
Fig. 7 Remove the screws holding the hard disk drive. Fig. 8 Separate the drive from the bracket.
Step 4 - Installing the New Hard Disk Drive
2. Slide the new drive into the bracket (in the same
position as the replaced drive) and secure it with
the four screws.
1. Check the jumper setting on the new drive; make
sure you set the jumper to the same position
(Master, Slave or Cable Select) as on the re-
placed drive.
Fig. 10 Slide the new hard disk drive into the bracket.
Fig. 9 Check the hard disk drive jumper setting.
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3. Insert the hard disk drive into the drive
compartment. Carefully push it in the direction
of the arrow to connect the drive. Make sure the
screw holes line up.
4. Place the compartment cover back into position
by slotting the two tabs at the left into the case.
Push the cover down on the screw holes.
Fig. 11 Connect the hard disk drive. Fig. 12 Close the hard disk drive cover.
3. Re-insert and tighten the two screws to secure
the cover.
Fig. 13 Re-insert the hard disk drive cover screws.
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Step 5 - Placing the Battery Back
Now that you have installed the new hard disk drive,
you have to place the battery back.
1. Place the battery into position by slotting the three
tabs into the case. Push the battery down until
you hear it click into place.
Fig. 14 Place the battery back.
Step 6 - Software Recovery Conguration
Call the Easy Repair line and ask to guide you
through the software recovery procedure. Please
have your Recovery CDs / DVDs to hand when you
call the Easy Repair line.
Step 7 - Re-Installing Your Software
Once you have completed the software recovery
procedure, you will need to re-install Windows XP
and other software supplied with your Packard Bell
notebook. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Insert the Packard Bell Master CD 1 / DVD in the
CD / DVD drive and restart your notebook.
2. The disc will load and you will see the following
message:
Please refer to the section headed Packard
Bell Recovery Program in your user’s guide
for instructions on this utility. Press OK if you
want to continue or Cancel to return to DOS.
3. Press the letter <O> on your keyboard to con-
tinue.
4. You will see a menu with options. Please select
option 1 “Standard System Restore” by pressing
the <1> key on the keyboard.
5. A warning message about data loss will be dis-
played; press the letter <O> to continue.
6. The process will take around 40 minutes. Once
this is done, remove any media from the CD /
DVD drive and restart your notebook.
7. If your notebook came with a Software Library
DVD, insert this DVD into the DVD drive and fol-
low the instructions presented on the screen to
install the extra software that was supplied with
your notebook.
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