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Standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive
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NOTE: Installation of the 6.35-cm(2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive in the hard drive bay is not supported. The 6.35-cm(2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive cannot be installed when the optical drive is installed.
Description | Spare part number |
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2.50-in, 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive | 598781-001 |
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2.50-in, 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive | 598780-001 |
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2.50-in, 320-GB, 7200-rpm SED hard drive | 618243-001 |
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2.50-in, 250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive | 598779-001 |
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2.50-in, Hard drive carrier kit (includes HDD and ODD connector boards and the USB board) | 598787-001 |
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1.80-in, 160-GB, solid-state drive | 598783-001 |
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1.80-in, 80-GB, solid-state drive | 602676-001 |
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1.80-in, Hard drive carrier kit | 598786-001 |
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NOTE: The standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive must be installed in the optical drive bay, and replaces the optical drive.
Before removing the standard-voltage hard drive, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery. (See Battery on page 44)
5.Remove the memory module compartment cover (see Expansion memory module on page 48).
Component replacement procedures 61