
Chapter 13: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the hard drive
Use this procedure to replace the hard drive.
Tips & Tricks | For more stability, place your computer face down to |
| perform this procedure. Avoid scratching the computer |
| display by placing it on a towel or other |
| surface. |
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To replace the hard drive:
1 Open the case by following the instructions in “Opening the computer case” on page 202.
Warning Make sure that you removed all external cables and the power cord.
2 Unsnap the two drive cage tabs.
3 Remove the drive cage from your computer.
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