Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
Description
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive connector, hard drive bracket, and screws)
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Lift the left side 2 of the hard drive cover, swing it to the right, and remove the cover 3. The hard drive cover
is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 498322-001.
4–8
"Battery" on page
4-7).
Spare part number
497775-001
573330-001
459611-004
575567-001
454605-002
580846-001
454925-002
482158-001
Maintenance and Service Guide