4 Replacement Procedures
Installing the HDD
To install the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-4 to 4-7.
CAUTION: Don't hold the HDD by its top and bottom flat surfaces.
It may damage the HDD.
1. Connect the connector.
2. Seat the HDD bracket.
3. Secure four M3 4 flat-head screws.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the middle part of the HDD pack.
It may damage the HDD bracket. Hold the HDD by its corners.
4. Hold the HDD pack by its corners, insert and press it into the computer, to fit the connector
of the HDD pack into the connector of the computer.
5. Insert the white plastic tab into the gap between the computer top cover and HDD, and seat
the cover.
6. Secure the HDD cover with two M2 4 silver screws .
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