● Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic
fields such as monitors or speakers.
● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 26).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 29).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Lift up on the hard drive carrier release latch (1), and then swing it (2) up and away from the carrier.
2. Remove the hard drive carrier (3) from the computer.
3. Separate the hard drive carrier retention arms (1) from the hard drive.
4. Remove the hard drive (2) from the hard drive carrier.
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