Removing/Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Assembly - Texas Instruments Extensa 660 Series Maintenance Manual

6.5.5 Removing/Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly

The procedure for removing and replacing the Hard Disk Drive assembly is as follows:
1. Power down the notebook, disconnect the AC adapter, if installed, and remove
any installed battery packs as described in Paragraphs 6.5.1 and 6.5.2.
2. Disconnect any peripheral device interface cables from the external interface
connectors.
3. Turn the computer over and remove the hard disk drive bay cover (refer to
Figure 6-9).
4. Slide the two release tabs inward (Figure 6-9), slide the drive out of the
notebook.
Figure 6-9 Removing/Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Caution: Exercise care to only handle the drive by its sides to prevent
damage to the drive.
5. Store the HDD in an antistatic bag.
6. Replacement is the reverse of Steps 1 through 5.
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