Drives
Hardware and Software Guide
7–5
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive.
Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.
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CAUTION:
To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not
begin this procedure until you have
■
Saved your work, closed all open applications, and shut down
the notebook.
■
Disconnected the notebook from external power and removed the
battery pack.
1. Save your work and close all open applications.
2. Back up the data on your hard drive if desired. For back up
information and instructions, select
Start > Help and
Support.
3. Shut down the notebook. If you are unsure whether the
notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on and
then shut it down through the operating system.
4. Close the notebook display.
5. Disconnect the notebook from external power.
6. Turn the notebook upside down.
7. Remove the battery pack.
