Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, a connector cable, Mylar cover
with tab, and 4 rubber isolators.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm 516350-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm 516349-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm 516346-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm 516348-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm 516345-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with
tab, and 4 rubber isolators)
517639-001
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 43).
5. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see
Primary hard drive cover on page 45)
NOTE: Remove the secondary hard drive cover (see Secondary hard drive cover on page 46)
when removing the secondary hard drive.
Remove the hard drive:
1. Use the Mylar tab (1) to slide the hard drive to the left (2), and then lift it to release it from the hard
drive bay.
2. Disconnect the hard drive cable (3) from the system board.
48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
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