Hard Drive
The hard drive is located under the drive access panel on the left side of the computer (viewed from
behind). The drive is secured with one captive Torx screw and is housed in a removable cage.
Figure 6-13 Hard drive location
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 26).
2. Remove the center access panel (see
Hinge Cover Panel on page 27).
3. Remove the drive access panel (see
Drive Access Panel on page 31).
4. Loosen the captive screw next to the front of the drive that secures the drive to the computer.
Figure 6-14 Loosening the hard drive security screw
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