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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 (for use only in models with the following system boards: 535803-001,
574505-001, 574506-001)
575125-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 535814-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 575124-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (for use only in models with the following system boards: 535803-001,
574505-001, 574506-001)
535813-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 538972-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (for use only in models with the following system boards: 535803-001,
574505-001, 574506-001)
535812-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 536782-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 535811-001
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 60).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 61)
b. Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 71)
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.
74 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures