6. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the
optical drive.
7. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
Secondary hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
6.35-cm (2.50-in) 640-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 596418-001
6.35-cm (2.50-in) 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 596417-001
Hard drive carrier 613682-001
Before removing the secondary hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 46).
Remove the secondary hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.
2. Remove the four Mylar screw covers (1) that conceal the secondary hard drive carrier retention
screws.
3. Remove the four Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws (2) that secure the secondary hard drive carrier to
the computer.
4. Loosen the captive Phillips screw (3) that secures the secondary hard drive carrier to the
computer.
5. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the secondary hard drive carrier tab access (4)
and press the tab to the left to release the secondary hard drive carrier from the computer.
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