bRemove the battery from the battery bay.

8Open the display.

9Press the power button to ground the system board.

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

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

10Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.

11Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed.

12Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 159).

Optical Drive

Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

1Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156.

2Turn the computer over and remove the M2.5 x 8-mm device security screw labeled with a lock icon ( ).

3Insert a screwdriver into the indentation for the device security screw, push the notch on the metal tab and slide it towards the side of the computer to release the drive from the bay.

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