Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive bracket is included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
631412-001.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 12.7-mm 634250-001
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 652012-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 631160-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 634923-002
320-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 627731-002
250-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 616286-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 631412-001
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 48).
5. Remove the Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 49).
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 69).
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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