Toshiba Satellite A500 Service Manual page 167

4.4 HDD
4. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following the
direction of the arrows.
NOTE: Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally. Disassemble
or replace the HDD pack only if it fails.
5. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the four M3x4
white flat head screws.
6. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the chassis.
M3x4 white
flat head screw
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive.
Satellite/Satellite Pro/A500/A505/A507/dynabook
HDD
HDD chassis
Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD chassis
Maintenance Manual
4 Replacement Procedures
M3x4 white
flat head s r w c e
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