Removing and Installing Parts
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Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a
surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.
1
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before
you begin this procedure.
2
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 43.
3
Remove the computer cover (see page 49).
Removing a Hard Drive
1
Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive and from the system board.
2
Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer:
a
Remove the bracket-securing screws for the hard drive.
b
Remove the bracket for the hard drive from the computer.
data cable
power cable
