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Hard drive connector
The hard drive connector is located above the system board.
To remove the hard drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 23 ).
2. Remove the rear covers (see Removing the rear covers from the computer on page 24 ).
3. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 26 ).
4. Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 29 ).
5. Separate the computer from the column (see Separating the computer from the column on page 41 ).
6. Remove the system board cover (see System board cover on page 43 ).
7. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1).
8. Remove two Torx screws (2) that secure the hard drive connector to the computer.
9. Remove the connector from the computer.
To install the hard drive connector, reverse the removal procedures.
54 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures