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Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
250-GB, 5400-rpm 454605-001
200-GB, 4200-rpm 448155-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 448154-001
120-GB, 7200-rpm 448152-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm 448153-001
100-GB, 7200-rpm 452313-001
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 38 ).
Remove the hard drive:
1
. Loosen the six black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive bay cover to
the computer.
2
. Lift the rear edge of the hard drive bay cover (2) , swing it forward, and remove the cover. The hard
drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001.
3
. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×12.0 screw (1) that secures each hard drive to the computer.
4
. Disconnect the hard drives (2) from the system board by sliding the hard drives away from the hard
drive connectors.
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