2. Slide the hard drive cover (2) into place, and then tighten the 2 screws (3).
3. Insert the battery (see Inserting a battery on page 40).
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
Removing the hard drive
To remove a hard drive:
1. Save your work and shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
4. Remove the battery (see
Removing a battery on page 41).
5. Remove the hard drive cover (see
Removing the hard drive cover on page 51).
6. Loosen the 4 hard drive screws (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) upward to disconnect the hard
drive.
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