Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket or cable.
Description Spare part number
Hard drives (7 mm):
1-TB, 5400-rpm 762990-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm 778186-005
Hard drive bracket 933608-001
Hard drive cable 927917-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 32).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 34).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board (1).
2. Lift the hard drive out of the computer (2).
3. To remove the hard drive bracket and connector, pull the connector away from the hard drive (1).
38 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts