CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the
operating system.
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
5.
Remove the battery from the computer.
For more information, see
Replacing a user-replaceable battery on page 41
.
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Slide the battery release latch
(1)
until the service door is released, slide the door out of the slot
(2)
, and then lift up and remove the door
(3)
.
2.
Using the cable tab
(1)
, carefully lift up and disconnect the hard drive cable from the computer,
and then pull the cable out from the routing clips
(2)
.
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