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NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 575195-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 536414-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 575194-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 536413-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 538972-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 536412-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 538971-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 536411-001
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 63).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 64)
b. Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 75)
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) and loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw
(2) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
3. Grasp the Mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the left to disconnect it from
the system board.
78 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures