Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket or the hard drive cable. The hard
drive bracket is available using spare part number 924350-001. The hard drive cable is available using spare
part number 924326-001.
Description Spare part number
1-TB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 9.5-mm hard drive 766457-857
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 29).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 31).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the hard drive cable is connected, and then
disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board.
2. Use the tab built into the hard drive rubber sleeve to remove the hard drive (2).
32 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures