Steps
1. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard drive assembly to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the hard drive assembly and its cable from the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
4. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the hard drive.
5. Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
6. Slide and remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket.
Installing the hard drive assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the hard drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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