Removal and replacement procedures
Hard drive
Description
500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive
320 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive
250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive
160 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive connector, hard drive bracket, and screws)
Before removing the hard drive:
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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then
disconnecting 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. Remove 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 486862-001.
4–8
"Battery" on page
4-7).
Spare part number
575569-001
575568-001
575567-001
580846-001
482158-001
Maintenance and Service Guide