Hard drive
NOTE:
All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description
Spare part number
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
486261-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
486260-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive
486259-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
486782-001
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
Battery on page 46
).
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.
Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws
(1)
that secure the hard drive bay cover to the
computer.
3.
Lift the left side of the hard drive bay cover
(2)
, swing it up and to the right, and remove the
cover
(3)
. The hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number
486292-001.
4.
Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw
(1)
that secures the hard drive to the computer.
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