NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 27 for an illustration of the system board drive
connectors.
8. Replace the front bezel if it was removed.
Removing and replacing a hard drive
NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that
you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 18).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 19).
3. Remove the optical drive (
Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive on page 30).
4. Disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from the rear of the hard drive, and remove the
cables from the retainer clip (3).
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