Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
2-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch 801808-005
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch, hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999-005
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 778192-005
750 GB, 5400 rpm, 2.5 in 778190-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7 mm 778186-005
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (brackets and connector) 809296-001
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 29).
5. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 30).
6. Remove the bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 34).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1).
2. Lift the hard drive from the computer (2).
3. To disassemble the hard drive, pull the brackets away from each side of the hard drive (1).
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