Hard drive connector
Description Spare part number
Hard drive connector 747240-001
Before removing the hard drive connector, 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 43), and then remove the following components:
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Service door (see
Service door on page 49)
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WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 52)
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Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 70)
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Top cover (see
Top cover/keyboard on page 55)
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System board (see
System board on page 73)
Remove the hard drive connector:
1. Remove the cable from the clips built into the computer chassis (1).
2. Remove the hard drive connector (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the hard drive connector.
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