Hard drive
NOTE:
The Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 755740-001, includes the hard drive bracket, hard
drive connector cable, and screws.
The Solid-State Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 783845-001 includes the connector cable, top and
bottom brackets, PCBA, and screws.
Description
Spare part number
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm
752099-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm
778186-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 8 GB hybrid SSD, 7.0-mm
732000-005
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 31
).
5.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Disconnect the hard drive connector cable
(1)
from the system board.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw
(2)
that secures the hard drive and battery to the computer.
3.
Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws
(3)
that secure the hard drive to the computer.
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