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Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Removing the Hard Drive
Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is
necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure.
To remove the hard drive, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 12
).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 15
).
3. Remove the four screws from the hard drive mounting bracket, disconnect the hard
drive data cable, and lift out the hard drive with drive mounting brackets attached.
4. Remove the screws from the hard drive mounting bracket and lift out the hard drive
with mounting brackets attached.
Procedure continued on next page.