4–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive connector and hard drive bracket.
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 4-6).
Description Spare part number
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor:
■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm 538405-001
■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm 538404-001
■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm 575199-001
■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm 538403-001
■ 160-GB, 7200-rpm 575198-001
■ 160-GB, 5400-rpm 538402-001
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm 538440-001
■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm 538439-001
■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm 575197-001
■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm 538438-001
■ 160-GB, 7200-rpm 575196-001
■ 160-GB, 5400-rpm 538437-001