Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 634250-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 631160-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 634919-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 603783-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 599541-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 630889-001
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 45).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 47)
b. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 49)
c. Palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 58)
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
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