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 926848-001. The hard drive cable is available using spare
part number 933468-001.
Description Spare part number
2-TB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 912487-855
1-TB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 778192-005
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 optical drive (see Optical drive on page 24).
5. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 25).
6. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).
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. Lift the right side of the hard drive (2) until it rests at an angle.
3. Remove the hard drive (3) by sliding it up and to the right.
28 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures
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