Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive connector
cable, or screws.
Description Spare part number
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 676521-001
750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 633252-001
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 634250-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669300-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 634925-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669299-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm 641672-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 622643-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive connector cable, and screws) 686907-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 48).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the captive screw (1) that secures the service cover to the computer.
2. Slide the battery release latch (2) to release the service cover. (The service cover releases (3)
forward.)
Component replacement procedures
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