Hard drive
NOTE:
The hard drive spare kit does not include the hard drive bracket or hard drive connector adapter. The
hard drive bracket and hard drive connector adapter are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part
number 808238-001.
Description
Spare part number
1-TB, 5400-rpm
762990-005
750-GB, 5400-rpm
752099-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm
778186-005
500-GB, 5400-rpm, Hybrid 8-GB
732000-005
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 keyboard/top cover (see
Keyboard/top cover on page 24
).
5.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see
Battery on page 27
).
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the hard drive cable is attached, and then disconnect the hard
drive cable from the system board.
2.
Lift the rear edge of the hard drive (2) until it rests at an angle.
3.
Remove the hard drive (3) by sliding it up and back at an angle.
Hard drive
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