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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive
You’ll need a small (#0) Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the notebook’s battery.
2. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.
3. Pull the hard drive out of the notebook.
4. Carefully slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make
sure its connector seats properly.
5. Reinstall the hard drive retaining screws.
Important
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, create a Utility partition on the drive before
loading any software—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on
page 49.
To install the holder on a new hard disk drive or prepare a new hard disk for use, see
“Replacing the Hard Disk Drive” in the online Reference Guide.