Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket or cable.
Table 5-6 Hard dive description and number
Description Spare part number
Hard drives:
2-TB, 5400-rpm 912487-857
2-TB, 5400-rpm, hybrid drive 929167-856
1-TB, 5400-rpm 766457-858
1-TB, 5400-rpm, hybrid drive 924036-859
500-GB, 7200-rpm 703236-856
500-GB, 5400-rpm 731863-859
500-GB, 7200-rpm, self-encrypting drive (SED) 820573-006
Hard drive bracket L20325-001
Hard drive cable L20324-001
Miscellaneous Kit (includes WLAN Mylar, hard drive cover Mylar, ngerprint reader Mylar, and ngerprint
reader conductive tape)
L29469-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 38).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 40).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Lift the hard drive ZIF connector (1), and then disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (2).
2. Remove the four Phillips M2.0×5.0 screws (3) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
48 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts