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5–2 Hardware Guide
Drives
Removing and Inserting the Hard Drive
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and hard drive and
loss of information, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity before handling a drive. Shut down the computer before
removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation. If
you are not sure whether the computer is in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, then shut it down. If the computer is running a retail
version of a Windows operating system, shut down the computer
before removing any drive.
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
3. Turn the computer bottom side up.
4. Remove the #1 Phillips screws securing the drive.
5. Firmly grasp the hard drive bezel and slide the drive from the
connector.
6. Place the removed drive in an electrostatic safe container.
Removing the hard drive