Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2.
Remove the bottom cover (see
3.
Remove the battery (see
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer (1).
2.
Disconnect the hard drive cable from the ZIF connector on the system board (2).
3.
Pull the connector off the back of the drive (1).
4.
Flex the edges of the cover off the drive to remove the cover (2).
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