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7. Remove the optical drive (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive.
Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive connector
cable, and screws. These components are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part
number 716179-001.
Description Spare part number
1 TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm 676521-001
750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm 634250-001
640 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm (supported for use on computer models equipped with Intel
processors and supported for use on computer models equipped with AMD processors with
Windows 8.0)
669300-001
500 GB, 5400 rpm, 7.0 mm 683802-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 47).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Optical drive on page 48).
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