4–10 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
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The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The hard drive bracket and
hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
Before removing the hard drive, 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 4-7).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the 4 Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
2. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover 2, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover. The hard drive
cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 531517-001.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 517848-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 517847-001
200-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 517846-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 517845-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 531204-001
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