Hard drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Steps
1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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2. Remove the:
a.
b.
3. Perform the following steps to remove the hard-drive bracket from the computer:
a. Remove the four M2x4 screws securing the hard-drive bracket to the computer [1].
b. Lift the hard-drive cage [2] off the hard drive assembly [3].
4. Perform the following steps to remove the hard-drive:
a. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board [1].
b. Lift the hard drive off the palm rest assembly [2].
5. Disconnect the hard drive interposer from the hard drive assembly and then remove the hard drive covers away from the
hard drive.
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Disassembly and reassembly
