Disassembly

2 - 6 Removing the Hard Disk Drive

2.Disassembly

Removing the Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard

disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary

drivers and utilities (as outlined in Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.

Hard Disk Upgrade Process

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery (page 2 - 5).
2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws - .
3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover .
4. Carefully disconnect the fan cable , and remove the cover .
5. The hard disk assembly cover will be visible at point on the mainboard.

Figure 2

HDD Assembly
Removal
a. Remove the screws.
b. Remove the cover and lo-
cate the hdd.
8. Component Bay
Cover
•7 Screws
Fan Cable
Make sure you recon-
nect the fan cable
before screwing down
the bay cover.
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1
7
8
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8
10
a. b.
8
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5
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