Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.
2. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive bracket and slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive cage.
NOTE:
Note the orientation or the SATA connector marking on the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.
16 Disassembly and reassembly