Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

Removing a Hard Drive

1.If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

2.Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

3.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

4.Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

1hard-drive data cable

2hard-drive data connector on system board

3power cable

5.Press the blue release tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out of the computer.

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