Hard drive connector
The hard drive connector is located near the middle of the computer. You must remove the stand
bracket get to the connector's screws. It is secured with two screws and has two connectors. The
cables are taped to the computer.
Figure 7-63 Hard drive connector location
To remove the hard drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 33).
2. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 34).
3. Remove the right and left rear panels (see
Rear panels on page 46).
4. Remove the left cap (see
Left cap on page 60).
5. Remove the right cap (see
Right cap on page 66).
6. Remove the rear logo cover (see
Rear logo cover on page 71).
7. Remove the rear main frame (see
Main rear frame on page 74).
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