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NOTE: All hard drive and solid-state drive spare part kits include a bracket and SATA adapter.
Description Spare part number
SATA hard drives:
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
482271-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 482269-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 482268-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 482267-001
4-GB SATA flash module drive 482272-001
Before removing the hard drive or solid-state 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 29).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 30).
Remove the hard drive or solid-state drive:
1. Disconnect the drive cable (1) from the connector on the system board (2).
2. Remove the Torx8 T8M2.5×5.0 screw (1) and the two Torx8 T8M2.0×6.0 screws (2) that secure
the drive to the computer.
3. Grasp the Mylar tab (3) on the drive and slide the drive (4) to the left to release it from the drive
bay.
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