Hard drive
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 service door (see
5.
Remove the bottom cover (see
6.
Remove the battery (see
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Loosen the six captive Phillips screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
2.
Lift the hard drive enough to access connector under the top left bracket, and then disconnect the hard
drive cable from the system board (2).
3.
Lift the hard drive out of the computer (3).
4.
To remove the hard drive from the bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure
the bracket to the hard drive.
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Service door on page
Bottom cover on page
Battery on page
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