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4–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Hard Drive
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The Hard Drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Before removing the Hard Drive:
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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then
disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).
Remove the Hard Drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Lift the left side 2 of the hard drive cover, swing it to the right, and remove the cover 3. The hard drive cover
is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 486833-001.
4. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the hard drive to the computer.
5. Use the Mylar tab 2 on the hard drive to slide the hard drive 3 to the left.
6. Remove the hard drive 4 from the hard drive bay.
Description Spare part number
500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 575569-001
320 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 575568-001
250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 575567-001
160 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 580846-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 482158-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit, MultiBay 488128-001
Hard Drive MultiBay blank 491876-001