Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes the hard drive rubber bracket and screws. These
components are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001.
Description Spare part number
1 TB, 5400 rpm, 7.0 mm/9.5 mm 676521-005
750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm 634250-005
500 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm 669299-005
500 GB, 5400 rpm, 7.0 mm 683802-005
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 43), and then remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 48).
b. Service door (see
Service door on page 45).
c. WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 47).
d. Memory module (see
Memory module on page 45).
e. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 55).
f. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 61).
Component replacement procedures
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