Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
320-GB, 5400-rpm 468810-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm 468809-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 468808-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm 468807-001
Hard Drive Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws) 468811-001
Before removing the 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 32).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the
computer.
2. Lift the left side of the hard drive bay cover (2), swing it up and to the right, and remove the cover.
The hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 468821-001.
3. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
4. Use the Mylar tab (2) to slide the hard drive (3) to the right until it disconnects from the system board.
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