Hard Drive Connector
Description Spare part number
Hard drive connector cable 658144-001
The hard drive connector is located near the middle of the computer, below the fan. It is secured with
two screws and has two connectors. The cables are routed under the metal casing to the system board
connectors.
Figure 7-45 Hard drive connector location
To remove the hard drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 43).
2. Remove the small rear cover (see
Small Rear Cover on page 44).
3. Remove the port cover (see
Port Cover on page 45).
4. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 46).
5.
Remove the drive cover (see
Optical Drive on page 47).
6. Remove the memory cover (see
Memory on page 53).
7. Remove the upper rear panel (see
Upper Rear Panel on page 55).
8. Remove the I/O panel (see
Rear I/O Cover on page 67).
9. Remove the outer/left panel (see
Outer/Left Rear Panel on page 75).
10. Remove two screws (1) that secure the hard drive connector to the computer.
11. Disconnect the cables from the system board (2).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on
the wires.
Hard Drive Connector
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