Removing the Hard Disk Drive

1.See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 30.

2.See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 31.

3.See “Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly” on page 32.

4.See “Removing the Processor” on page 33.

5.Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. See “Removing the Optical Drive” on page 34.

(1). Place the bracket on a clean, static-free work surface.

(2). Remove the four screws (C) that secure the HDD module to the HDD-ODD bracket.

Screw (Quantity)

Color

Torque

Part No.

 

 

 

 

#6-32*3/16 NI (4)

Silver

5.7 to 6.3 kgf-cm

86.5A5B6.012

 

 

 

 

(3). Slide the HDD out of the bracket.

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