Hard drive
NOTE:
The hard drive bracket, rubber frame, and cable are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare
part number 802471-001. See
Mass storage devices on page 15
for more information on the Hard Drive
Hardware Kit.
Description
Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive
778186-001
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
5.
Remove the memory cover (see
6.
Remove the bottom cover (see
Remove the hard drive:
1.
Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board
(1)
.
2.
Remove the hard drive
(2)
from the hard drive bay.
3.
If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps:
a.
Position the hard drive with the hard drive connector adapter toward you.
b.
Disconnect the hard drive connector
(1)
from the hard drive.
The hard drive bracket, rubber frame, and cable are available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare
part number 802471-001.
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