Removing and Replacing Parts 17
Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its
edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it.
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing
the following procedure.
1Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door.
2Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tabs disengage from
the door slots in the bottom case assembly.
3Pull the hard drive straight out of the bottom case assembly.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is
flush with the computer case.
bottom of computer
M3 x 5-mm screw
hard drive door