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Replacing the hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace
your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For
more information, see “Creating Drivers and
Applications Recovery discs” in your online User Guide.
2 Print the “Recovering Your System” chapter from your
online User Guide for use in Step 24.
3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online User Guide.
4 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 84.
5 Turn off your notebook.
6 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
7 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable, if they are connected to the notebook.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows XP CD to replace
the hard drive kit.
Important
Your notebook may have shipped with a Drivers and Applications
Recovery disc.
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