4  Replacement Procedures   4.5  HDD 
4.5 HDD 
Removing the HDD 
The following describes the procedure for removing an HDD (See Figure 4-6 to 4-8). 
CAUTION:  Take care not to press on the top or bottom of the HDD. Pressure may 
cause data loss or damage to the device. 
1.  Turn the computer upside down. 
2.  Remove the following screw fixing the HDD slot cover and raise the cover to 
remove. 
•  M2.5x6B   THIN BIND screw    x1 
 
M2.5x6B  THIN BIND 
HDD Slot Cover 
Figure 4-6  Removing HDD Slot Cover 
 
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