Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - IBM NetVista 6644 User Manual

Replacing the hard disk drive

You can replace the hard disk drive to increase capacity.
To remove the hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 36.
2. Remove the CD-ROM drive. See "Removing the CD-ROM drive" on page 39.
3. Remove the screw 1 that secures the hard disk drive (with frame) to the
computer.
4. Slide the hard disk drive (with frame) outward 2, and disconnect the power
cable and the signal cable from the drive.
5. Detach the hard disk drive (with frame).
6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to its frame, and
detach the hard disk drive.
7. Insert a replacement hard disk drive into the frame and install the screws.
8. Reinstall the hard disk drive (with frame).
9. Reinstall the CD-ROM drive.
10. Replace the computer cover.
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