2 537488-001 — Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing a hard disk drive.
After you replace the operating system hard disk drive,
you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed
system recovery steps, refer to the documentation that
came with your computer.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
1 Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the
Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
2 Turn off the computer.
IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to
shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the
circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver with the
following screw (torque screw).
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage
the electronic components inside the
computer. Discharge static electricity by
touching the metal cage of the computer
before touching any internal parts or
electronic components.
WARNING:
Never open the cover with the
power cord attached or power
applied. You may damage your
computer or be injured from the
spinning fan blades.
Avoid touching sharp edges
inside the computer.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
25–45 minutes