Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1Remove all removable media such as CDs or DVDs from the computer.
2Turn off the computer using the shutdown procedure for your operating system.
3Disconnect the power from the wall and from the back of the computer.
4Turn off all peripheral devices (such as monitor, printer, and external drives) and disconnect them from the computer.
5Disconnect the mouse, keyboard, ethernet cable, and/or phone line.
6Remove the two screws that fasten the left side panel to the computer.
7Slide the left side panel about 1.27 cm (0.5 in) toward the rear of the computer.
8Pull the panel away from the computer and set it aside.
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