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Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important
safety information” on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a 2.5-inch solid state drive. To install
the solid state drive, see “Installing the solid state drive” on page 54.
To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 34.
3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See “Locating internal drives” on page 15.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
5. Pull the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage.
Figure 48. Removing the primary hard disk drive
6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket.
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