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NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 598699-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 617667-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598698-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598697-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598696-001
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 55).
5. Remove the Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 56).
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the keyboard cable from the system board when removing
the hard drive.
6. Remove the palm rest (see Palm rest on page 84).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) and loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw
(2) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
3. Grasp the mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the right to disconnect it
from the system board.
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