Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive cover.
Description Spare part number
2-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch 801808-005
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-inch, hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999-005
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 778192-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5 inch 778188-005
Hard drive cover 856584-001
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 battery (see Battery on page 32).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 33).
6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 39).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Remove the USB board cable from atop the hard drive as follows:
a. Lift the ZIF connector (1), and then disconnect the cable from the system board (2).
b. Lift the ZIF connector (3), and then disconnect the cable from the USB board (4).
c. Remove the USB board cable from atop the hard drive (5).
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