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4–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
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All hard drive spare part kits include a 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 4-7).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Remove the cover 2. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 493274-001.
Description Spare part number
400-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 512573-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493199-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493198-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493197-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 493196-001