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9. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive cable, hard drive isolators, or
Mylar shield. The hard drive isolators and Mylar shield are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit,
spare part number 639444-001. The hard drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number
639442-001.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm 644351-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm 637312-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm 644685-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm 645089-001
Before removing the mass storage device, 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 48).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Optical drive on page 49).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the system board.
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