Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly.
5. Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
6. Remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
Installing the hard drive
Prerequisites
If your are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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