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Removal and replacement procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 4–9
Hard drive
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All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The hard drive bracket and
hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
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).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
2. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover 2, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover. The hard drive
cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 489112-001.
Description Spare part number
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 485034-003
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 485035-003
200-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 507527-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 485036-003
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 504448-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 485037-001