Disassembly
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 - 7
2.Disassembly
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 7mm
(h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in
Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
Hard Disk Disassembly Process
1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5).
2. Remove the SD card cover and screws - . Note that screws & should be remove at a 30 degree
angle as shown (Figure 3a).
3. Open it up with the LCD on a flat surface, release the bottom case
at points and and remove it (Figure
3b
).
4. The HDD will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 3c
).
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b.
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Figure 3
HDD Assembly
Removal
a. Remove the SD card
cover and screws.
b. Remove the bottom
case.
c. Locate the HDD.
17. Bottom Case
•15 Screws