Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 616289-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 617439-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 616288-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 616287-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 616286S-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 45).
5. Remove the Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 46).
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board when
removing the hard drive.
6. Remove the palm rest (see Palm rest on page 67).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) and loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw
(2) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
3. Grasp the mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the right to disconnect it
from the system board.
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