Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket or hard drive connector adapter.
The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector adapter are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare
part number 746650-001.
Description Spare part number
1-TB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 778192-001
750-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 778190-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 703267-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 778186-001
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29).
5. Remove the service cover (see Service cover on page 30).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the hard drive connector cable is attached,
and then disconnect the hard drive connector cable (2) from the system board.
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